The meaning of “מָצוֹר”
Understanding mâtsôwr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as מָצוֹר in the sense of a limit besieged places, defense, fortified. - Egypt (as the border of Palestine) 1) ...
מָצוֹר
the same as מָצוֹר in the sense of a limit besieged places, defense, fortified. - Egypt (as the border of Palestine) 1) "Matsor", a name for Egypt 2) (TWOT) siege, entrenchment
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 19:24 | “I have digged and drunk strange waters, and with the sole of my feet have I dried up all the rivers of besieged places.” Word: מָצוֹר (mâtsôwr) | |
| Isaiah 19:6 | “And they shall turn the rivers far away; and the brooks of defence shall be emptied and dried up: the reeds and flags shall wither.” Word: מָצוֹר (mâtsôwr) | |
| Isaiah 37:25 | “I have digged, and drunk water; and with the sole of my feet have I dried up all the rivers of the besieged places.” Word: מָצוֹר (mâtsôwr) | |
| Micah 7:12 | “In that day also he shall come even to thee from Assyria, and from the fortified cities, and from the fortress even to the river, and from sea to sea, and from mountain to mountain.” Word: מָצוֹר (mâtsôwr) |