sit.rah denotes the protection sought from the beings addressed as possible helpers.

The lone attested use presents sit.rah as protection expected from those called upon to rise and help.

1. Protection sought from invoked helpers · dominant

   In Deuteronomy 32:38, the feminine singular absolute noun stands in the appeal for those who receive sacrifices and drink offerings to rise, help, and provide protection; the APB renders the closing clause, “let them be your shelter.”

   Deuteronomy 32:38

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Deuteronomy 32:38, the APB presents the term in the clause “let them be your shelter.” This rendering is treated as confirmation of the clause's overall presentation.