Biblica Analytica
H7818 Hebrew

שָׂחַט

sa.chat

to squeeze

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to squeeze
Transliteration
sa.chat
Strong's Number
H7818
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Physical Action

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

Based on the provided Hebrew lexicon data, the word שָׂחַט (sa.chat) carries the short definition of "to squeeze". As such, its primary meaning revolves around physical actions involving pressure or compression, where an object is constrained into a smaller space. Considering its occurrence in the Bible is limited to a single instance, it is likely a rare or specialized term that communicates a specific physical action. The sematic domain classification of "Physical Action" strongly supports this interpretation, suggesting that the action of squeezing is the central focus of this word's meaning. Without more in-depth analysis or context, it is difficult to determine the exact significance of this word, but its unique definition and restricted usage indicate its potential importance in conveying a specific idea or situation within the narrow context where it appears.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H7818
Lemma
שָׂחַט
Transliteration
sa.chat
Definition
to squeeze
Occurrences
1
Model
cerebras
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text