מְצוּרָה (mᵉtsûwrâh) — Fenced (city

Hebrew word study: מְצוּרָה (mᵉtsûwrâh), Strong's H4694. a hemming in, i.e. (objectively) a mound (of siege), or (subjectively) a rampart (of protection), (abstractly) fortification

HebrewStrong's H4694
Quick definition
Hebrew word
מְצוּרָה (mᵉtsûwrâh)
Pronounced: mets-oo-raw'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

a hemming in, i.e. (objectively) a mound (of siege), or (subjectively) a rampart (of protection), (abstractly) fortification

Word study
Derivation: or מְצֻרָה; feminine of H4692 (מָצוֹר);

KJV translation words: fenced (city, fort, munition, strong hold.

Where this word appears

Strong's H4694 is tagged on 8 words in 8 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Chronicles 11:10 and last appears in Nahum 2:1.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

fortifications ×3the fortifications ×3fortification ×1the fortification ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

הַמְּצֻרוֹת ×3מְצֻרוֹת ×2מְצֻרָה ×1מְצֻרֹת ×1מְצוּרָה ×1

Books where it appears most

2 Chronicles ×6Isaiah ×1Nahum ×1

Verses (all 8)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H4692 מָצוֹר (mâtsôwr).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does mᵉtsûwrâh (H4694) mean?

A hemming in, i.e. (objectively) a mound (of siege), or (subjectively) a rampart (of protection), (abstractly) fortification.

How is H4694 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H4694 as: fenced (city, fort, munition, strong hold..

How often does מְצוּרָה (mᵉtsûwrâh) appear?

Strong's H4694 is tagged on 8 words in 8 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Chronicles 11:10 and last appears in Nahum 2:1.