The meaning of “מְצוּרָה”
Understanding mᵉtsûwrâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or מְצֻרָה mᵉtsurâh (metsoo-raw'); feminine of מָצוֹר fenced (city, fort, munition, strong hold. - a hemming in, i.e. (o...
מְצוּרָה
or מְצֻרָה mᵉtsurâh (metsoo-raw'); feminine of מָצוֹר fenced (city, fort, munition, strong hold. - a hemming in, i.e. (objectively) a mound (of siege), or (subjectively) a rampart (of protection), (abstractly) fortification 1) siege-works, stronghold, rampart 1a) siege-works 1b) rampart
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Chronicles 12:4 | “And he took the fenced cities which pertained to Judah, and came to Jerusalem.” Word: מְצוּרָה (mᵉtsûwrâh) | |
| Isaiah 29:3 | “And I will camp against thee round about, and will lay siege against thee with a mount, and I will raise forts against thee.” Word: מְצוּרָה (mᵉtsûwrâh) | |
| Nahum 2:1 | “He that dasheth in pieces is come up before thy face: keep the munition, watch the way, make thy loins strong, fortify thy power mightily.” Word: מְצוּרָה (mᵉtsûwrâh) |
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