Strong’s H4693

מָצוֹר

Part of speech

Proper Name Location

Transliteration

matsowr

Pronunciation

maw-tsore'

Definition

Siege, distress, confinement

Meaning

Egypt

Usage

The Hebrew word "Matsor" primarily refers to a state of siege or the act of besieging a city or fortress. It conveys the idea of being surrounded, confined, or under distress due to an enemy's encirclement. In the biblical context, it often describes military tactics used during warfare in ancient times, where a city would be cut off from supplies and reinforcements, leading to eventual surrender or destruction.

Bible references

2 Kings 19:24;Isaiah 19:6;Isaiah 37:25;Micah 7:12