Lexicon machsom: Muzzle Original Word: מַחְסוֹם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bridle From chacam; a muzzle -- bridle. see HEBREW chacam NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chasam Definition a muzzle NASB Translation muzzle (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַחְסוֺם noun masculine muzzle, ׳אֶשְׁמְרָהלְֿפִי מ Psalm 39:2 let me keep a muzzle for my mouth, to avoid (hasty and) erring speech. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root חָסַם (chasam), which means "to muzzle" or "to stop up."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G5392: φιμόω (phimoo) • to muzzle, silence, or stop the mouth. This Greek term is used in the New Testament in a similar context, reflecting the same principle of not muzzling the ox, as seen in 1 Corinthians 9:9 and 1 Timothy 5:18. Usage: The term מַחְסוֹם is used in the context of restraining an animal, specifically in the agricultural setting where an ox is muzzled while treading grain. Context: The Hebrew word מַחְסוֹם appears in the Old Testament in the context of agricultural practices. It is specifically mentioned in Deuteronomy 25:4, which states, "Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain." This command is part of the Mosaic Law, emphasizing fair treatment of working animals. The principle behind this law is one of justice and kindness, ensuring that animals are allowed to eat from the produce they help to process. This law is also referenced in the New Testament, where the Apostle Paul uses it metaphorically to argue for the rights of workers to benefit from their labor (1 Corinthians 9:9 and 1 Timothy 5:18). The use of מַחְסוֹם in this context highlights the broader biblical theme of compassion and fairness, extending even to animals. Forms and Transliterations מַחְס֑וֹם מחסום machSom maḥ·sō·wm maḥsōwmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 39:1 HEB: אֶשְׁמְרָ֥ה לְפִ֥י מַחְס֑וֹם בְּעֹ֖ד רָשָׁ֣ע NAS: my mouth as with a muzzle While KJV: my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked INT: will guard my mouth A muzzle against the wicked 1 Occurrence |
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