The meaning of “מוֹסָדָה”
Understanding môwçâdâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or מֹסָדָה môçâdâh (mosaw-daw'); feminine of מוֹסָד foundation. - a foundation 1) foundation
מוֹסָדָה
or מֹסָדָה môçâdâh (mosaw-daw'); feminine of מוֹסָד foundation. - a foundation 1) foundation
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 22:16 | “And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the Lord, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.” Word: מוֹסָדָה (môwçâdâh) | |
| Psalms 18:15 | “Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O Lord, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils.” Word: מוֹסָדָה (môwçâdâh) | |
| Isaiah 40:21 | “Have ye not known? have ye not heard? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth?” Word: מוֹסָדָה (môwçâdâh) | |
| Jeremiah 51:26 | “And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but thou shalt be desolate for ever, saith the Lord.” Word: מוֹסָדָה (môwçâdâh) | |
| Micah 6:2 | “Hear ye, O mountains, the Lord’s controversy, and ye strong foundations of the earth: for the Lord hath a controversy with his people, and he will plead with Israel.” Word: מוֹסָדָה (môwçâdâh) |