pit.gam denotes a formally issued decree, whether enforced against wrongdoing or proclaimed by a king.

The two occurrences show a formal decree in public effect: Ecclesiastes 8:11 concerns its prompt execution against a harmful deed, while Esther 1:20 concerns a king's decree being proclaimed throughout his kingdom.

1. Formally issued public decree · dominant

   Both occurrences use a masculine singular construct noun in clauses about an official measure. In Ecclesiastes 8:11 the APB renders a decree against a harmful deed whose execution is delayed; in Esther 1:20 it renders the king's decree as being proclaimed throughout his kingdom.

   Ecclesiastes 8:11Esther 1:20

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term as “edict” in both Ecclesiastes 8:11 and Esther 1:20, respectively emphasizing execution against wrongdoing and royal proclamation. The verse is read as a whole.