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# pit #
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## Definition: ##
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A pit is a deep hole that has been dug in the ground.
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* People dig pits for the purpose of trapping animals or finding water.
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* A pit can also be used as a temporary place to hold a prisoner.
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* Sometimes the phrase "the pit" refers to the grave or to hell. Other times it may refer to "the abyss."
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* A very deep pit can also be called a "cistern."
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* 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.
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(See also: [abyss](../other/abyss.md), [hell](../kt/hell.md), [prison](../other/prison.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Genesis 37:21-22](en/tn/gen/help/37/21)
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* [Job 33:16-18](en/tn/job/help/33/16)
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* [Luke 06:39-40](en/tn/luk/help/06/39)
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* [Proverbs 01:12-14](en/tn/pro/help/01/12) |