מָזוֹר (ma.zor)
ma.zor
net
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The Hebrew noun mazor appears only once in the Old Testament, in Obadiah 7. Its precise meaning remains uncertain among scholars, though it is generally understood to refer to a net or trap. The image likely conveys something extended or spread out to catch its prey, fitting the context of sudden capture.
Obadiah uses this rare term to describe how God will bring Edom’s allies to ruin. By calling them a "net," the text suggests they are ensnared by their own schemes or divine judgment. The ambiguity of the word adds to the mystery of the prophecy, leaving readers to focus on the outcome rather than the mechanics of the trap.
Because it occurs just once, mazor offers no broader lexical range for comparison. Its power lies in its singularity and obscurity, marking a moment of unexpected vulnerability for those who thought themselves secure. The word serves as a stark reminder that even the most confident plans can be caught in a snare.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word mazor appears only once in Scripture, within Obadiah’s prophecy against Edom. It describes a net or trap set for prey, capturing those who believed themselves secure. In this context, it illustrates how alliances meant for peace can become instruments of sudden capture and ruin.
For your life, this rare term reminds us that human schemes are fragile. Even the strongest plans can be ensnared when they rely on deceit rather than truth. It invites you to trust in God’s justice, knowing that He sees the hidden snares set by others and protects those who walk in integrity.
When you face betrayal or unexpected trouble, remember that no trap is beyond God’s sight. His protection is not always visible until the moment of deliverance, but it remains steadfast for those who seek Him with a sincere heart.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- a trap1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מָזוֹר֙1×
Key Verses
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Obadiah 1:7
All the men of your alliance have brought you on your way, even to the border. The men who were at peace with you have deceived you, and prevailed against you. Friends who eat your bread lay a snare under you. There is no understanding in him.”
This verse uses the term to depict how false friends and allies transform into a snare, catching Edom in their own deceptive relationships.