The meaning of “מָצוּד”
Understanding mâtsûwd reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (feminine) מְצוּדָה mᵉtsûwdâh (mets-oo-daw'); or מְצֻדָה mᵉtsudâh (mets-oo-daw'); for מָצוֹד castle, defense, fort(-r...
מָצוּד
or (feminine) מְצוּדָה mᵉtsûwdâh (mets-oo-daw'); or מְצֻדָה mᵉtsudâh (mets-oo-daw'); for מָצוֹד castle, defense, fort(-ress), (strong) hold, be hunted, net, snare, strong place. - a net, or (abstractly) capture - also a fastness 1) net, prey, net prey 1a) net 1b) prey 2) fastness, stronghold
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 22:5 | “And the prophet Gad said unto David, Abide not in the hold; depart, and get thee into the land of Judah. Then David departed, and came into the forest of Hareth.” Word: מָצוּד (mâtsûwd) | |
| 2 Samuel 5:17 | “But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold.” Word: מָצוּד (mâtsûwd) | |
| 1 Chronicles 11:16 | “And David was then in the hold, and the Philistines’ garrison was then at Beth–lehem.” Word: מָצוּד (mâtsûwd) | |
| Job 39:28 | “She dwelleth and abideth on the rock, upon the crag of the rock, and the strong place.” Word: מָצוּד (mâtsûwd) | |
| Psalms 66:11 | “Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins.” Word: מָצוּד (mâtsûwd) |
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