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FETTER

fet'-er:

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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