Quick Definition
bridle
Strong's Definition
metheg meh'-theg From an unused root meaning to curb ; a bit: - bit, bridle. LXX related word(s) G2759 kentron G5469 chalinos
Derivation: from an unused root meaning to curb;
KJV Usage: bit, bridle.
TWOT Reference: 1264a
Outline of Biblical Usage
1) bridle
1a) bridle (for animals)
1b) control, authority (fig.)
Septuagint (LXX) Greek Equivalents
This Hebrew word is translated by the following Greek words in the Septuagint:
STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Hebrew Lexicon
1) bridle
1a) bridle (for animals)
1b) control, authority (fig.)
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
מֶתֶג
metheg
BDB Definition:
1) bridle
1a) bridle (for animals)
1b) control, authority (figuratively)
Part of Speech: noun masculine
A Related Word by BDB/Strongs Number: from an unused root meaning to curb
Same Word by TWOT Number: 1264a
Total KJV Occurrences: 4