What does בְּרֵכָה · κολυμβήθρα mean in the Bible?
בְּרֵכָה · κολυμβήθρα is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a reservoir or pool used to store water".
Hebrew · H1295, G2861
בְּרֵכָה
A reservoir (at which camels kneel as a resting-place) · pool
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through the Connect page. Screenshots are helpful.
Words in this compound — expand to study each participant
בְּרֵכָה H1295 a reservoir (at which camels kneel as a resting-place)
Pronunciation bĕrēkāh
Water-collection site where animals kneel to drink and rest; metaphorically, place of refreshment and sustenance.
Open lexicon entry →
κολυμβήθρα G2861 pool
Pronunciation kolymbḗthra
Open lexicon entry →
What does בְּרֵכָה (berekah) mean in the Bible?
בְּרֵכָה · κολυμβήθρα is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a reservoir or pool used to store water".
Full entry for בְּרֵכָה (H1295, G2861) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for H1295, G2861?
H1295, G2861 is connected to 17 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. a reservoir or pool used to store water
Strong's H1295, G2861
Lexical occurrences 17 verses Source Gloss
a reservoir or pool used to store water
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain