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Bridle [N] 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 InformationEaston, Matthew George. "Entry for Bridle". "Easton's Bible Dictionary"..
Three Hebrew words are thus rendered in the Authorized Version.
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 InformationEaston, Matthew George. "Entry for Bridle". "Easton's Bible Dictionary".