Cord Frequently used in its proper sense, for fastening a tent (Exo 35:18; Exo 39:40), yoking animals to a cart (Isa 5:18), binding prisoners (Jdg 15:13; Psa 2:3; Psa 129:4), and measuring ground (2 Sam. 8; 2; Psa 78:55). Figuratively, death is spoken of as the giving way of the tent-cord (Job 4:21.