The meaning of “מֶתֶג”
Understanding metheg reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bit, bridle. - a bit 1) bridle 1a) bridle (for animals) 1b) control, authority (fig.)
מֶתֶג
bit, bridle. - a bit 1) bridle 1a) bridle (for animals) 1b) control, authority (fig.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 19:28 | “Because thy rage against me and thy tumult is come up into mine ears, therefore I will put my hook in thy nose, and my bridle in thy lips, and I will turn thee back by the way by which thou camest.” Word: מֶתֶג (metheg) | |
| Psalms 32:9 | “Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.” Word: מֶתֶג (metheg) | |
| Proverbs 26:3 | “A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back.” Word: מֶתֶג (metheg) | |
| Isaiah 37:29 | “Because thy rage against me, and thy tumult, is come up into mine ears, therefore will I put my hook in thy nose, and my bridle in thy lips, and I will turn thee back by the way by which thou camest.” Word: מֶתֶג (metheg) |
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