מַעְצוֹר
ma.tsor
restraint
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word מַעְצוֹר (ma.tsor) has a short definition of "restraint." Given its association with the semantic domain of "Water & Weather," it likely refers to a restriction in the movement or flow of water. This is consistent with the overall meaning of "restraint" as limitation or constraint. Since this word occurs only once in the Bible, its significance may be more limited in scope. However, its unique usage can provide valuable insight into a specific context. In this single instance, the meaning of מַעְצוֹר is worth examining closely to gain a deeper understanding of the surrounding passage.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text