הַ/בּ֔וֹר
𐤄/𐤁𐤅𐤓
Bor
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 37:28 · Word #10
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
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 | the pit |
SIBI-P1 Translation H953-06
the pit
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a dug-out cavity or excavation in the ground; "the pit" preserves the concrete image of a hollowed place formed by digging. The definite article and masculine singular absolute form are reflected in the concise rendering. |
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