Strong’s definition
a hole in the ground (dug for obtaining or holding water or other purposes), i.e. a cistern or well; figuratively, an abyss (as a prison)
KJV gloss list in the source
well, pit
Derivation recorded by Strong
of uncertain derivation;
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