Strong’s H7745

שׁוּחָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

shuwchah

Pronunciation

shoo-khah'

Definition

Pit, ditch

Meaning

a chasm

Usage

The Hebrew word "shuchah" refers to a pit or a ditch, often used metaphorically to describe a place of danger, entrapment, or destruction. It conveys the idea of being in a low or perilous position, both physically and spiritually. In the biblical context, it is frequently used to depict the consequences of wickedness or the traps set by enemies.

Bible references

Proverbs 22:14;Proverbs 23:27;Jeremiah 2:6;Jeremiah 18:20