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Easton's Bible Dictionary

Bridle:

Three Hebrew words are thus rendered in the Authorized Version. (1.) Heb. mahsom' signifies a muzzle or halter or bridle, by which the rider governs his horse (Psa 39:1).

(2.) Me'theg, rendered also "bit" in Psa 32:9, which is its proper meaning. Found in 2Ki 19:28, where the restraints of God's providence are metaphorically styled his "bridle" and "hook." God's placing a "bridle in the jaws of the people" (Isa 30:28; 37:29) signifies his preventing the Assyrians from carrying out their purpose against Jerusalem.

(3.) Another word, re'sen, was employed to represent a halter or bridle-rein, as used Psa 32:9; Isa 30:28. In Job 30:11 the restraints of law and humanity are called a bridle.

International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia

Bridle:

bri'-d'-l.

See BIT AND BRIDLE

Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words
A-1 Noun Strong's Number: g5469 Greek: chalinos

Bridle:

"a bridle," is used in Jam 3:3 (AV, "bits"), and Rev 14:20. "The primitive bridle was simply a loop on the halter-cord passed round the lower jaw of the horse. Hence in Psa 32:9 the meaning is bridle and halter" (Hastings, Bib. Dic.).

B-1 Verb Strong's Number: g5468 Greek: chalinagogeo

Bridle:

from chalinos and ago, "to lead," signifies "to lead by a bridle, to bridle, to hold in check, restrain;" it is used metaphorically of the tongue and of the body in Jam 1:26; 3:2.

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