Bridle - Biblical Meaning of bridle in Eastons Bible Dictionary (Bible History Online)

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Three Hebrew words are thus rendered in the Authorized Version. (1.) Heb. "mahsom'" signifies a muzzle or halter or bridle, by which the rider governs his horse (Ps.39:1). (2.) "Me'theg", rendered also "bit" in Ps. 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" (Isa. 30:28; 37:29) signifies his preventing the Assyrians from carrying out their purpose against Jerusalem. (3.) Another word, "re'sen", was employed to represent a halter or bridle-rein, as used Ps. 32:9; Isa. 30:28. In Job 30:11 the restraints of law and humanity are called a bridle. Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'bridle' Eastons Bible Dictionary".
bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.

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