Fetter
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ISBE 19157 verse references
ISBE 1915
From the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915). Where it reports or adopts critical theories, those are the views of its writers or the scholars they cite; Gospel Companion holds the historic Christian view of Scripture.
fet'-er:
Found only in the plural in both Old Testament and New Testament; fetters of iron (Ps 105:18; 149:8; so probably Mr 5:4; Lu 8:29) or brass (Jud 16:21; 2Ki 25:7) were frequently used for securing prisoners.
See CHAIN.
Figurative: of trouble (Job 36:8).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · public domain
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- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · Public domain