The meaning of “רֶסֶן”
Understanding reçen reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bridle. - a halter (as restraining) - by implication, the jaw 1) something that restrains, halter, jaw 1a) halter 1a1) o...
רֶסֶן
bridle. - a halter (as restraining) - by implication, the jaw 1) something that restrains, halter, jaw 1a) halter 1a1) of restraint thrown off (fig) 1b) jaw (of crocodile)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 30:11 | “Because he hath loosed my cord, and afflicted me, they have also let loose the bridle before me.” Word: רֶסֶן (reçen) | |
| Job 41:13 | “Who can discover the face of his garment? or who can come to him with his double bridle?” Word: רֶסֶן (reçen) | |
| 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: רֶסֶן (reçen) | |
| Isaiah 30:28 | “And his breath, as an overflowing stream, shall reach to the midst of the neck, to sift the nations with the sieve of vanity: and there shall be a bridle in the jaws of the people, causing them to err.” Word: רֶסֶן (reçen) |
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