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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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