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fet´ẽr : Found only in the plural in both Old Testament and New Testament; fetters of iron (Psalm 105:18; Psalm 149:8; so probably Mark 5:4; Luke 8:29 ) or brass (Judges 16:21; 2 Kings 25:7 ) were frequently used for securing prisoners. See CHAIN .

Figurative: of trouble ( Job 36:8 ).

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Fetter'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​f/fetter.html. 1915.
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