מָזוֹר

# Mazor: A Rare Hebrew Term for Net The Hebrew word *mazor* (מָזוֹר) refers to a **net**, likely a fishing or hunting implement. Based on the lexical data, this is a concrete noun denoting a physical object used to capture prey or fish. The term appears only once in the biblical text, which limits our ability to observe how the word functions across different contexts or to identify subtle variations in its usage. The single occurrence of *mazor* in the Bible prevents us from establishing a clear usage pattern or determining whether the word carried metaphorical significance in biblical Hebrew. We cannot determine from this data alone whether it was commonly used, archaic, or regional. Its hapax legomenon status (appearing only once) means the word remains largely peripheral to biblical vocabulary and theology, though it does confirm that ancient Hebrew speakers had specific terminology for fishing or hunting equipment.