מֶתֶג (metheg) — Bit

Hebrew word study: מֶתֶג (metheg), Strong's H4964. a bit

HebrewStrong's H4964
Quick definition
Hebrew word
מֶתֶג (metheg)
Pronounced: meh-theg

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

a bit

Word study
Derivation: from an unused root meaning to curb;

KJV translation words: bit, bridle.

Where this word appears

Strong's H4964 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Kings 19:28 and last appears in Isaiah 37:29.

How it is rendered in the text

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

and bridle my ×2a bridle ×1with bridle ×1

Forms found in the text

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

וּמִתְגִּי ×2בְּמֶתֶג ×1מֶתֶג ×1

Books where it appears most

2 Kings ×1Psalms ×1Proverbs ×1Isaiah ×1

Verses (all 4)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H4965 מֶתֶג הָאַמָּה (Metheg hâ-ʼAmmâh).

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 metheg (H4964) mean?

A bit.

How is H4964 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H4964 as: bit, bridle..

How often does מֶתֶג (metheg) appear?

Strong's H4964 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Kings 19:28 and last appears in Isaiah 37:29.