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Bridle

1

Three Hebrew words are thus rendered in the Authorized Version.

2

Heb. mahsom’ signifies a muzzle or halter or bridle, by which the rider governs his horse (Ps 39:1).

3

Me’theg, rendered also “bit” in Ps 32:9, which is its proper meaning. Found in 2 Kgs 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.

4

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.

Kilde: Easton's Bible Dictionary (M.G. Easton, 1897), public domain. Translated into Danish with AI and not yet proofread. Links to people and places: Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0).