bear
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Definition
A bear is a large, four-legged furry animal with dark brown or black hair, with sharp teeth and claws. Bears were common in Israel during Bible times.
- These animals live in forests and mountain areas; they eat fish, insects, and plants.
- In the Old Testament, the bear is used as a symbol of strength.
- While tending sheep, the shepherd David fought a bear and defeated it.
- Two bears came out of the forest and attacked a group of youths who had mocked the prophet Elisha.
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In other dictionaries
Read “Again” in the 22 dictionaries- BearEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
- BearingEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
- BoreEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
- BornEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
- BorneEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
- CarryEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
- ProduceEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
- AgainInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- Again; BornInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- BearInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- Bear; BornInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- Bear; BorneInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- BoreInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- BornInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- BorneInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- CarryInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- BearSmith’s Bible Dictionary
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- bear, bore, borneTranslation Words
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