Hebrew · H4133, G2218 · unreviewed

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 word meaning "A symbol of heavy, unbreakable domination or servitude.". A symbol of heavy, unbreakable domination or servitude.

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Meaning

A symbol of heavy, unbreakable domination or servitude.
Grammatical Forms

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Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

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