Strong’s H2629

חָסַם

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

chacam

Pronunciation

khaw-sam'

Definition

To muzzle, to restrain

Meaning

to muzzle, to stop the nose

Usage

The Hebrew verb "chasam" primarily means to muzzle or to restrain, particularly in the context of preventing an animal from eating while it is working. This term is used in the context of agricultural practices, where animals such as oxen were used for threshing grain. The act of muzzling an ox was seen as an act of restraint, preventing the animal from partaking in the fruits of its labor.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 25:4;Ezekiel 39:11