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מָסֹרֶת

𐤌𐤎𐤓𐤕

mâçôreth

H4562 noun

SILEX Entry

Root אסר to bind, tie, secure

Definition

A band, cord, or fastening; a device for securing, binding, or restraining. In biblical usage, refers specifically to something used to tie or hold together, such as a physical cord, band, or bond, emphasizing its function as a means of restraint or attachment.

Semantic Range

band; fastening; cord; bond (as means of tying or restraining, especially in ship construction)

Root / Etymology

From the root אָסַר (ʼāsar), meaning 'to bind, tie, secure.' מָסֹרֶת is a nominal form derived from this root, designating a physical object used for binding or holding.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In the single attestation of מָסֹרֶת (Ezekiel 27:11), the word refers to a component used in ship construction, specifically interpreted as 'bands' or 'rivets' that secure planks or fix elements together. The context is maritime, and the term denotes objects of fastening rather than abstract connections. This distinguishes it from related terms such as עֲבוֹת (strong rope) or חֶבֶל (cord, measuring line), which may cover broader or more metaphorical senses. The word is rare and its meaning is determined primarily by the context of shipbuilding, rather than broader or metaphoric use. Later Hebrew sometimes extends the concept to traditions or transmissions ('masorah'), but that is unrelated to this noun. Standard English translations often render the term as 'bands' or 'cords,' but may miss its technical or specific application in ship construction. The English term 'bond' can capture the general sense, but 'band' or 'fastening' is more precise; modern tradition's use of 'masorah' is unrelated etymologically or semantically to this biblical noun.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from אָסַר; a band; bond.

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Root Family

אסר (ʾ-s-r) — to bind, tie, secure

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H4149 מוֹסֵרָה in Binding-places
H612 אֵסוּר bound ones
H613 אֱסוּר binding-shackle
H615 אָסִיר your bound ones
H616 אַסִּיר bound one

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H4562-01 בְּ/מָסֹ֥רֶת bemasoret HR/Ncfsc into the bond in a binding-cord of 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H4562-01 Ezekiel 20:37 בְּ/מָסֹ֥רֶת bemasoret HR/Ncfsc into the bond in a binding-cord of
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