הַ/בֹּ֑רָ/ה
𐤄/𐤁𐤓/𐤄
Bor
into the pit
A pit or excavation in the ground, often dug for water storage (cistern), but also used as a holding place for prisoners (dungeon) or as a metaphor for dangers and the underworld. The word frequently denotes a man-made cavity, typically unlined, for holding water or other contents, and can also signify a trap or a place of confinement. It ranges from literal physical pits to metaphorical uses, especially for death or Sheol.
Genesis 37:24 · Word #4
Lexicon H953
| Lemma | בּוֹר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | Bor |
| Strong's | H953 |
| Definition | A pit or excavation in the ground, often dug for water storage (cistern), but also used as a holding place for prisoners (dungeon) or as a metaphor for dangers and the underworld. The word frequently denotes a man-made cavity, typically unlined, for holding water or other contents, and can also signify a trap or a place of confinement. It ranges from literal physical pits to metaphorical uses, especially for death or Sheol. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa/Sd
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | into the pit |
SIBI-P1 Translation H953-07
into the pit
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in absolute state with definite article and directional (locative) he suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun בּוֹר denotes a dug-out cavity or excavation, typically a pit or cistern. The prefixed definite article and the directional he (locative suffix) indicate movement toward a specific pit, hence "into the pit." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
into the pit
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 matches the context and standard rendering for this phrase, referring to the object of the casting action. |