Strong’s H4686

מָצוּד

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

matsuwd

Pronunciation

maw-tsood'

Definition

Fortress, stronghold, net, bulwark

Meaning

a net, capture, a fastness

Usage

The Hebrew word "matsuwd" primarily refers to a place of defense or protection, such as a fortress or stronghold. It can also imply a trap or net, indicating a place where one might be ensnared. The term is used metaphorically in the Bible to describe God's protection or the security found in Him.

Bible references

1 Samuel 22:4;1 Samuel 22:5;1 Samuel 24:22;2 Samuel 5:7;2 Samuel 5:9;2 Samuel 5:17;2 Samuel 22:2;2 Samuel 23:14;1 Chronicles 11:5;1 Chronicles 11:16;Job 19:6;Job 39:28;Psalm 18:2;Psalm 31:2;Psalm 31:3;Psalm 66:11;Psalm 71:3;Psalm 91:2;Psalm 144:2;Ecclesiastes 9:12;Ezekiel 12:13;Ezekiel 13:21;Ezekiel 17:20;Ezekiel 19:9;Ezekiel 33:27