Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Three Hebrew words are thus rendered in the Authorized Version. ) Heb. mahsom’ signifies a muzzle or halter or bridle, by which the rider governs his horse (Ps. 39:1). ) Me’theg, rendered also “bit” in Ps. 32:9, which is its proper meaning. ” God’s placing a “bridle in the jaws of the people” (Isa. 30:28; 37:29) signifies his preventing the Assyrians from carrying out their purpose against Jerusalem. ) Another word, re’sen, was employed to represent a halter or bridle-rein, as used Ps. 32:9; Isa. 30:28. In Job 30:11 the restraints of law and humanity are called a bridle.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)
BRIDLE . See Harness.
Schaff's Bible Dictionary
BRIDLE . See Harness.
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