To Muzzle

Muzzled cow used for threshing
Muzzled cow used for threshing (Matson Collection, Library of Congress, Public domain) Muzzle

About To Muzzle

The muzzle was a guard placed over or around the mouth of an animal to prevent it from biting or eating. It was made of rope or leather strips formed into a loose mesh; this allowed the animal to breathe while preventing it from getting anything into its mouth.

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Key References

Deuteronomy 25:4

Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.

Psalm 39:2

I was speechless and still; I remained silent, even from speaking good, and my sorrow was stirred.

All Scripture References (2)

Deuteronomy (1)
Deuteronomy 25:4

Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.

Psalms (1)
Psalm 39:2

I was speechless and still; I remained silent, even from speaking good, and my sorrow was stirred.