Dict: easton - Bridle

easton:

Bridle @ Three Hebrew words are thus rendered in the Authorized Version.

(1.) Heb. mahsom' signifies a muzzle or halter or bridle, by which the rider governs his horse kjv@Psalms:39:1).

(2.) Me'theg, rendered also "bit" in kjv@Psalms:32:9, which is its proper meaning. Found in kjv@2Kings: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" kjv@Isaiah:30:28 kjv@Isaiah:37:29) signifies his preventing the Assyrians from carrying out their purpose against Jerusalem.

(3.) Another word, re'sen, was employed to represent a halter or bridle-rein, as used kjv@Psalms:32:9; kjv@Isaiah:30:28. In kjv@Job:30:11 the restraints of law and humanity are called a bridle.