What does מוֹטָה · עֹל mean in the Bible?
מוֹטָה · עֹל is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a pole ; by implication, an ox- bow ; hence, a yoke (either literal or figurative)".
Hebrew · H4133, H5923
מֹטֹת עֻלְּכֶם
A pole ; by implication, an ox- bow ; hence, a yoke (either literal or figurative) · a yoke (as imposed on the neck), literally or figuratively
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מוֹטָהH4133a pole ; by implication, an ox- bow ; hence, a yoke (either literal or figurative)
Pronunciationmwōṭāh
Physical restraint device extending to figurative bondage; emphasizes submission through structural constraint rather than mere weight
Open lexicon entry →עֹלH5923a yoke (as imposed on the neck), literally or figuratively
Pronunciationʿōl
Yoke denotes subjugation or servitude; figuratively conveys covenant obligation, divine law, or oppressive burden
Open lexicon entry →What does מֹטֹת עֻלְּכֶם (mōṭōt ʿulleḵem) mean in the Bible?
מוֹטָה · עֹל is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a pole ; by implication, an ox- bow ; hence, a yoke (either literal or figurative)".
Full entry for מֹטֹת עֻלְּכֶם (H4133, H5923) · Open the biblical lexicon
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H4133, H5923?
H4133, H5923 is connected to 52 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. a pole ; by implication, an ox- bow ; hence, a yoke (either literal or figurative)
Strong'sH4133, H5923
Lexical occurrences52 versesSource Gloss
a pole ; by implication, an ox- bow ; hence, a yoke (either literal or figurative)
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
מֹטֹת עֻלְּכֶם is built from this root:
מוֹטH4132