Strong's H4693 · Hebrew
מָצוֹר
mâtsôwr · /maw-tsore'/
Definition
Egypt (as the border of Palestine)
KJV: besieged places, defense, fortified.
Root / derivation: the same as H4692 (מָצוֹר) in the sense of a limit;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מָצוֹר across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Isaiah2 verses
And they shall turn the rivers far away; and the brooks of defence shall be emptied and dried up: the reeds and flags shall wither.
Isaiah 37:25I have digged, and drunk water; and with the sole of my feet have I dried up all the rivers of the besieged places. besieged: or, fenced and closed
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4693 (mâtsôwr) mean?
Egypt (as the border of Palestine)
How many times does H4693 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4693 (מָצוֹר) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “places.”
How is mâtsôwr translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4693 is rendered as “places” (2×), “defence” (1×), “fortified” (1×), “fortress” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מָצוֹר come from?
the same as H4692 (מָצוֹר) in the sense of a limit;