בַּ/שַּׁ֣חַת
𐤁/𐤔𐤇𐤕
shachath
in the pit
A pit or hole in the ground, often dug intentionally, either as a trap for animals or humans or for the purpose of disposal. In figurative or poetic texts, refers to a place or state of destruction, ruin, or death—a metaphor for the grave or the netherworld. The word can denote both a literal physical pit and an abstract state of collapse, corruption, or annihilation.
Job 9:31 · Word #2
Lexicon H7845
| Lemma | שַׁחַת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤇𐤕 |
| Transliteration | shachath |
| Strong's | H7845 |
| Definition | A pit or hole in the ground, often dug intentionally, either as a trap for animals or humans or for the purpose of disposal. In figurative or poetic texts, refers to a place or state of destruction, ruin, or death—a metaphor for the grave or the netherworld. The word can denote both a literal physical pit and an abstract state of collapse, corruption, or annihilation. |
Morphology HRd/Ncfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | in the pit |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7845-01
in the pit
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular absolute with prefixed definite article and preposition ב ("in the"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שַׁחַת denotes a depression or dug pit, extending metaphorically to a place of ruin or death. The prefixed בַּ marks location ("in the"), and the feminine singular absolute form is preserved in the singular rendering "pit." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in the pit
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'in the pit' correctly reflects the context and the SILEX definition of a place of destruction or death. P1 is accurate and specific. |