Three Hebrew words are thus rendered in the Authorized Version. Heb. Mahsom' signifies a muzzle or halter or bridle, by which the rider governs his horse (Ps.39:1). Me'theg , Rendered also "bit" in Psalm 32:9 , which is its proper meaning. Found in 2 Kings 19:28 , where the restraints of God's providence are metaphorically styled his "bridle" and "hook." God's placing a "bridle in the jaws of the people" ( Isaiah 30:28 ; 37:29 ) signifies his preventing the Assyrians from carrying out their purpose against Jerusalem. Another word, Re'sen , Was employed to represent a halter or bridle-rein, as used Psalm 32:9 ; Isaiah 30:28 . In Job 30:11 the restraints of law and humanity are called a bridle.
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source-manifest/easton— Easton's Bible Dictionary (PD)