# pit, pitfall, trenches

## Definition:

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

* 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.”
* A very deep pit can also be called a “cistern.”
* 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](../other/abyss.md), [hell](../kt/hell.md), [prison](../other/prison.md))

## Bible References:

* [Genesis 37:21-22](rc://en/tn/help/gen/37/21)
* [Job 33:18](rc://en/tn/help/job/33/18)
* [Luke 06:39](rc://en/tn/help/luk/06/39)
* [Proverbs 01:12](rc://en/tn/help/pro/01/12)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H875, H953, H1356, H1475, H2352, H4087, H4113, H4379, H6354, H7585, H7745, H7816, H7825, H7845, H7882, G12, G999, G5421
