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Lexicon :: Strong's H4694 - mᵊṣûrâ

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מְצוּרָה
Transliteration
mᵊṣûrâ
Pronunciation
mets-oo-raw'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 1898b

Strong’s Definitions

מְצוּרָה mᵉtsûwrâh, mets-oo-raw'; or מְצֻרָה mᵉtsurâh; feminine of H4692; a hemming in, i.e. (objectively) a mound (of siege), or (subjectively) a rampart (of protection), (abstractly) fortification:—fenced (city, fort, munition, strong hold.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x

The KJV translates Strong's H4694 in the following manner: fenced (5x), strong holds (1x), forts (1x), munitions (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x
The KJV translates Strong's H4694 in the following manner: fenced (5x), strong holds (1x), forts (1x), munitions (1x).

  1. siege-works, stronghold, rampart

    1. siege-works

    2. rampart

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
מְצוּרָה mᵉtsûwrâh, mets-oo-raw'; or מְצֻרָה mᵉtsurâh; feminine of H4692; a hemming in, i.e. (objectively) a mound (of siege), or (subjectively) a rampart (of protection), (abstractly) fortification:—fenced (city, fort, munition, strong hold.
STRONGS H4694: Abbreviations
† מְצוּרָה noun feminine siege-works, rampart; — absolute מ׳ Nahum 2:2; 2 Chronicles 14:5; plural מְצוּרוֺת 2 Chronicles 11:11 +, מְצֻרֹת Isaiah 29:3, etc.; —
1. siege-works Isaiah 29:3.
2. rampart נָצוֺר מ׳ Nahum 2:2 guard the rampart ! (|| דֶרֶך צַפֵּה; We Now derive from נצר, i.e. keep watch !), 2 Chronicles 11:11, עָרֵי מְצוּרָה 2 Chronicles 14:5 fortified cities, so עָרַי (הַ)מְצוּרוֺת 2 Chronicles 14:10; 2 Chronicles 14:23; 2 Chronicles 12:4; 21:3.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

2 Chronicles

11:11; 11:11; 12:4; 14:5; 14:5; 14:10; 21:3

Isaiah

29:3; 29:3

Nahum

2:2; 2:2

H4694

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Strong's Number H4694 matches the Hebrew מְצוּרָה (mᵊṣûrâ),
which occurs 8 times in 8 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 11:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 11:10 - Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron. These became the fortified towns of Judah and Benjamin.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 11:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 11:11 - Rehoboam strengthened their defenses and stationed commanders in them, and he stored supplies of food, olive oil, and wine.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 11:23

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 11:23 - Rehoboam also wisely gave responsibilities to his other sons and stationed some of them in the fortified towns throughout the land of Judah and Benjamin. He provided them with generous provisions, and he found many wives for them.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 12:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 12:4 - Shishak conquered Judah’s fortified towns and then advanced to attack Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 14:6

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 14:6 - During those peaceful years, he was able to build up the fortified towns throughout Judah. No one tried to make war against him at this time, for the LORD was giving him rest from his enemies.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 21:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 21:3 - Their father had given each of them valuable gifts of silver, gold, and costly items, and also some of Judah’s fortified towns. However, he designated Jehoram as the next king because he was the oldest.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 29:3

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 29:3 - I will be your enemy,
surrounding Jerusalem and attacking its walls.
I will build siege towers
and destroy it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Nah 2:1

Unchecked Copy BoxNah 2:1 - [fn]Your enemy is coming to crush you, Nineveh.
Man the ramparts! Watch the roads!
Prepare your defenses! Call out your forces!
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