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Strong's H4623 מַעְצָר (matsar)

Matsar means “rule” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's G4623 — siopao (“dumb”) in the Greek Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number H4623
Language Hebrew
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's H4623 Quick Answer

Strong's H4623 מַעצָּר (ma`tsar) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. ma`tsar (mah-tsawr') n-m. 1. subjectively, control [from H6113] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include rule. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.

Meaning
ma`tsar (mah-tsawr') n-m. 1. subjectively, control [from H6113]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
Old Testament
Usage Words
rule

Meaning and Definition

ma`tsar (mah-tsawr') n-m. 1. subjectively, control [from H6113] KJV: rule. Root(s): H6113

Original Word
מַעצָּר
Transliteration
ma`tsar
Derivation
Root: עצר First root strongs: 6113
Morphology
noun masc

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H4623. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's H4623 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render ma`tsar, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

rule Proverbs 25:28

How Strong's H4623 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 1 linked usage.
  • The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.

Strong's H4623 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's H4623 in the Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Old Testament.

Proverbs 25:28 KJV

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's H4623.

Proverbs 25:28 Old Testament, KJV
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's H4623, grouped by book.

Proverbs 1 usage, Old Testament
Proverbs 25:28

Strong's H4623 FAQ

What does matsar (מַעְצָר) mean?

Matsar (Strong's H4623) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "rule". ma`tsar (mah-tsawr') n-m. 1. subjectively, control [from H6113]

How many times is matsar (מַעְצָר) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's H4623 across 1 book.

Where can I study matsar (מַעְצָר) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H4623 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.

What English words translate matsar (מַעְצָר)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as rule. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.