Strong’s H4692
מָצוֹר
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
matsowr
Pronunciation
maw-tsore' or maw-tsoor'
Definition
Siege, stronghold, fortress, entrenchment
Meaning
something hemming in, a mound, a siege, distress, a fastness
Usage
The Hebrew word "matsor" or "matsur" primarily refers to a siege or a fortified place. It is used to describe situations where a city or stronghold is under attack or surrounded by an enemy. The term can also denote the physical structures or fortifications that provide defense against such attacks. In a broader sense, it can symbolize a state of distress or confinement.
Bible references
Deuteronomy 20:19;Deuteronomy 20:20;Deuteronomy 28:53;Deuteronomy 28:55;Deuteronomy 28:57;2 Kings 24:10;2 Kings 25:2;2 Chronicles 8:5;2 Chronicles 11:5;2 Chronicles 32:10;Psalm 31:21;Psalm 60:9;Jeremiah 10:17;Jeremiah 19:9;Jeremiah 52:5;Ezekiel 4:2;Ezekiel 4:3;Ezekiel 4:7;Ezekiel 4:8;Ezekiel 5:2;Micah 5:1;Micah 7:12;Nahum 3:14;Habakkuk 2:1;Zechariah 9:3