pit, pitfall, trench, cistern

Definition

A pit is a deep hole that has been dug in the ground.

• A “cistern” was a hole dug in order to hold water.
• People dig pits for the purpose of trapping animals or finding water.
• A pit can also be used as a temporary place to hold a prisoner.
• Sometimes the phrase “the pit” refers to the grave or to hell. Other times it may refer to “the abyss.”
• The term “pit” is also used figuratively in phrases such as, “pit of destruction” which describes being trapped in a disastrous situation or being deeply involved in sinful, destructive practices.

(See also: abyss, hell, prison)

Bible References

• Genesis 37:21-22
• Job 33:18
• Luke 6:39
• Proverbs 1:12

Word Data

• Strong’s: H0875, H0953, H1356, H1475, H2352, H4087, H4113, H4379, H6354, H7585, H7745, H7816, H7825, H7845, H7882, G00120, G09990, G54210