bond (of the covenant)

Root √אסר: אָסַר vb tie bind imprison Qal tie bind . for security tie harness , bind , with cords gird (rare & late) begin the battle make the attack , fig. of obligation of oath or vow Niph be bound imprisoned . Pu be taken prisoner .

מָסֹ֫רֶת n.f bond of the covenant Ez 20:37 .