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# bear
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## Definition:
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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.
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* These animals live in forests and mountain areas; they eat fish, insects, and plants.
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* In the Old Testament, the bear is used as a symbol of strength.
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* While tending sheep, the shepherd David fought a bear and defeated it.
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* Two bears came out of the forest and attacked a group of youths who had mocked the prophet Elisha.
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(See also: [David](../names/david.md), [Elisha](../names/elisha.md))
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## Picture of a Bear:
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<a href="https://content.bibletranslationtools.org/WycliffeAssociates/en_tw/raw/branch/master/PNGs/b/Bear.png"><img src="https://content.bibletranslationtools.org/WycliffeAssociates/en_tw/raw/branch/master/PNGs/b/Bear.png" ></a>
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## Bible References:
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: H1677, G715
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## Forms Found in the English ULB:
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bear, bears
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