מֶ֣תֶג
𐤌𐤕𐤂
metheg
a bridle
A device for restraining or controlling an animal, especially a horse—specifically, a bit or bridle placed in the mouth to direct or hold back. The term always refers to an instrument of restraint or control in an animal husbandry and metaphorical context.
Proverbs 26:3 · Word #3
Lexicon H4964
| Lemma | מֶתֶג |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤕𐤂 |
| Transliteration | metheg |
| Strong's | H4964 |
| Definition | A device for restraining or controlling an animal, especially a horse—specifically, a bit or bridle placed in the mouth to direct or hold back. The term always refers to an instrument of restraint or control in an animal husbandry and metaphorical context. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a bridle |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4964-02
bridle-of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a physical instrument used to restrain or control an animal, reflecting the root sense of checking or holding in. The construct singular form is represented by "-of," indicating its bound relationship to a following noun. |
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