Research on Wells
In Hebrew one of the words for a well is be’er. The Hebrew the word ‘well’ carries the meaning of both a ‘woman’ and ‘bride.’
The Arabic is bir. It may be a cistern, natural fountain, a spring, the springs of the sea, a container for collecting rain water or a well of gathering – bir jam – a
special place where people meet.
It represents a place where there is ‘living water.’ Genesis 26:19.
“ he drew water out of the well of Bethlehem.” 2 Samuel 23: 16.