H4964

מתג 

Transliteration

metheg;

Pronunciation

meh-theg

Parts of Speech

n m

Root Word (Etymology)

from an unused root meaning to curb

Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 1264a

KJV Translation Count — 4x

The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: bridle (3), bit (1)

Outline of Biblical Usage

1. bridle
a. bridle (for animals)
b. control, authority (fig.)

Strong's Definitions

metheg, meh-theg; from an unused root meaning to curb; a bit: — bit, bridle.

Concordance Results Using KJV

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 H4964 in thy lips, and I will turn thee back by the way by which thou camest.

KJV

Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with H4964 and H4964, lest they come near unto thee.

KJV

A whip for the horse, a H4964 for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.

KJV

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 H4964 in thy lips, and I will turn thee back by the way by which thou camest.

KJV