Strong’s H4679

מְצַד

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

mtsad

Pronunciation

meh-tsahd'

Definition

Stronghold, fortress, defense

Meaning

a fastness

Usage

The term "metsad" refers to a fortified place or stronghold, often used in a military context to describe a place of defense or refuge. It conveys the idea of security and protection against enemies. In the biblical narrative, it is used both literally, to describe physical fortresses, and metaphorically, to depict God as a refuge and protector.

Bible references

Judges 6:2;1 Samuel 23:14;1 Samuel 23:19;1 Samuel 23:29;1 Chronicles 11:7;1 Chronicles 12:9;1 Chronicles 12:17;Isaiah 33:16;Jeremiah 48:41;Jeremiah 51:30