Lexical Definition
מָצוֹר mâtsôwr (maw-tsore') Egypt N:N--L
the same as מָצוֹר in the sense of a limit
besieged places, defense, fortified.
- Egypt (as the border of Palestine)
1) "Matsor", a name for Egypt
2) (TWOT) siege, entrenchment
Usage: 3 forms in 5 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מָצוֹר֙ | Egypt | Mic.7.12 |
| מָצֽוֹר | Egypt | 2Kgs.19.24 • Isa.37.25 |
| מָצ֑וֹר | Egypt | Isa.19.6 • Mic.7.12 |
Extended Information
spelling of: מִצְרַיִם
- Another spelling of mits.ra.yim (מִצְרַ֫יִם "Egypt" מִצְרַיִם)
- This name means siege, entrenchment
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מָצוֺר proper name, of a territory = מִצְרַיִם; only in poetry: ׳יֶאֹרֵי מ Isa 19:6; 2Kgs 19:24 = Isa 37:25 וְעָדֶיךָ יָבוֺא לְמִנִּי וְעַד נָהָר ׳וּלְמִנִּי מ ׳אַשּׁוּד וְעָרֵי מ Mic 7:12 (ᵐ5 misunderstands everywhere).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Kings | 19:24 |
| Isaiah | 19:6 · 37:25 |
| Micah | 7:12 |