Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מוּעָדָה”
Understanding mûwʻâdâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
appointed. - an appointed place, i.e. asylum 1) cities appointed (of refuge)
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מוּעָדָה
Phoneticmoo-aw-daw'
Transliterationmûwʻâdâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
appointed. - an appointed place, i.e. asylum 1) cities appointed (of refuge)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 20:9 | “These were the cities appointed for all the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them, that whosoever killeth any person at unawares might flee thither, and not die by the hand of the avenger of blood, until he stood before the congregation. ” Word: מוּעָדָה (mûwʻâdâh) |