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Easton's Bible Dictionary - Bridle

Bridle [N]

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 Psalms 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 Psalms 32:9 ; Isaiah 30:28 . In Job 30:11 the restraints of law and humanity are called a bridle.

    These dictionary topics are from
    M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
    published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
    [N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
    Bibliography Information

    Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Bridle". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .

    • International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Bridle

    BRIDLE

    bri'-d'-l.

    See BIT AND BRIDLE.

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    Bibliography Information
    Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'BRIDLE'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.