Strong’s H4013

מִבְצָר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

mibtsar

Pronunciation

mib-TSAHR / mib-tsa-RAH

Definition

Fortress, stronghold, fortified place

Meaning

a fortification, castle, fortified city, a defender

Usage

The Hebrew words "mibtsar" and "mibtsarah" refer to a fortified place or stronghold, often used in the context of military defense. These terms are used to describe physical structures that provide protection and security against enemies. In a broader sense, they can also symbolize spiritual or emotional refuge.

Bible references

Numbers 13:19;Numbers 32:17;Numbers 32:36;Joshua 10:20;Joshua 19:29;Joshua 19:35;1 Samuel 6:18;2 Samuel 24:7;2 Kings 3:19;2 Kings 8:12;2 Kings 10:2;2 Kings 17:9;2 Kings 18:8;2 Chronicles 17:19;Psalm 89:40;Psalm 108:10;Isaiah 17:3;Isaiah 25:12;Isaiah 34:13;Jeremiah 1:18;Jeremiah 4:5;Jeremiah 5:17;Jeremiah 6:27;Jeremiah 8:14;Jeremiah 34:7