Strong’s H4694
מְצוּרָה
Part of speech
Noun Feminine
Transliteration
mtsuwrah
Pronunciation
met-soo-RAW
Definition
Fortress, stronghold, siege, entrenchment
Meaning
a hemming in, a mound, a rampart, fortification
Usage
The term "metsurah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a fortified place or a stronghold. It often refers to a physical structure designed for defense, such as a fortress or a city under siege. The word can also imply the state of being besieged or the act of laying siege to a city.
Bible references
2 Chronicles 11:10;2 Chronicles 11:11;2 Chronicles 11:23;2 Chronicles 12:4;2 Chronicles 14:6;2 Chronicles 21:3;Isaiah 29:3;Nahum 2:1