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Bit

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(מֶתֶּג, me'theg, Psalms 22:9; χαλινός, James 3:3; both elsewhere " bridle"), the curb put into horses' mouths to guide and restrain them. (See BRIDLE).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Bit'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/bit.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.