שָׂחַט
sa.chat
to squeeze
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased 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
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text