What does מוֹטָה · ζυγός mean in the Bible?
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Hebrew · H4133, G2218
מוֹטָה בַּרְזֶל
A pole ; by implication, an ox- bow ; hence, a yoke (either literal or figurative) · yoke/scales
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מוֹטָה H4133 a pole ; by implication, an ox- bow ; hence, a yoke (either literal or figurative)
Pronunciation mwōṭāh
Physical restraint device extending to figurative bondage; emphasizes submission through structural constraint rather than mere weight
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ζυγός G2218 yoke/scales
Pronunciation zygós
A yoke symbolizing submission to authority; in NT theology, Christ's yoke represents gracious, liberating discipline.
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What does מוֹטָה בַּרְזֶל (motah barzel) mean in the Bible?
מוֹטָה · ζυγός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "A symbol of heavy, unbreakable domination or servitude.".
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Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for H4133, G2218?
H4133, G2218 is connected to 12 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. A symbol of heavy, unbreakable domination or servitude.
Strong's H4133, G2218
Lexical occurrences 12 verses Source Gloss
A symbol of heavy, unbreakable domination or servitude.
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
מוֹטָה בַּרְזֶל is built from this root:
מוֹט H4132
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
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