pit.gam denotes a stated matter or communication, used in responses, written messages, and royal pronouncements.

The attested uses place the noun in communicated matters: a response concerning a matter, spoken words, messages sent and written, an answer returned, and a royal decree with stated consequences.

1. Stated matter or communication · dominant

   Across the occurrences, the singular noun appears in clauses about communicating a matter. In Daniel 3:16 the APB renders a reply concerning “this matter”; in Ezra 5:7 it renders a message sent to the king and written out, while Ezra 5:11 presents an answer returned. Ezra 4:17 and Ezra 6:11 place it in royal communications, and Daniel 4:14 introduces words spoken aloud.

   Daniel 3:16Daniel 4:14Ezra 4:17Ezra 5:11Ezra 5:7Ezra 6:11

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB varies its presentation across the verses, using such wording as “matter,” “spoke thus,” “word,” “answer,” and “decree.” These are presentations of the surrounding clauses rather than fixed English equivalents.