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Bridle

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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Three Hebrew words are thus rendered in the Authorized Version.
  • Heb. Mahsom' signifies a muzzle or halter or bridle, by which the rider governs his horse (Ps.39:1).

  • Me'theg , Rendered also "bit" in Psalm 32:9 , which is its proper meaning. Found in 2 Kings 19:28 , where the restraints of God's providence are metaphorically styled his "bridle" and "hook." God's placing a "bridle in the jaws of the people" (Isaiah 30:28; 37:29 ) signifies his preventing the Assyrians from carrying out their purpose against Jerusalem.

  • Another word, Re'sen , Was employed to represent a halter or bridle-rein, as used Psalm 32:9; Isaiah 30:28 . In Job 30:11 the restraints of law and humanity are called a bridle.

    Bibliography Information
    Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Bridle'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​b/bridle.html. 1897.
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