a.shat denotes possible consideration sought from a god so that perishing may be avoided.

The attested use concerns a god’s possible consideration in an appeal intended to prevent perishing.

1. Possible consideration in an urgent appeal · dominant

   In Jonah 1:6, the Hithpael imperfect, third masculine singular form occurs in the captain’s appeal to call on a god; the APB renders the clause, “perhaps the god will take thought,” followed by the prospect of avoiding perishing.

   Jonah 1:6

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Jonah 1:6, the APB presents the clause as “perhaps the god will take thought.” Its wording confirms the clause’s overall appeal without isolating every element of the Hebrew form.