Strong’s H4623
מַעְצָר
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
ma`tsar
Pronunciation
maw-tsar'
Definition
Distress, siege, constraint
Meaning
subjectively, control
Usage
The Hebrew word "matsar" primarily denotes a state of distress or a situation of being besieged. It conveys the idea of being in a tight spot, under pressure, or in a situation where one's freedom is restricted. This term is often used in the context of military sieges, where a city or fortress is surrounded and cut off from supplies, leading to a state of distress for its inhabitants.
Bible references
Proverbs 25:28