The meaning of “מוֹצָא”
Understanding môwtsâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as מוֹצָא Moza. - § Moza = "fountain" - Motsa, the name of two Israelites 1) son of Caleb by Ephah his concubin...
מוֹצָא
the same as מוֹצָא Moza. - § Moza = "fountain" - Motsa, the name of two Israelites 1) son of Caleb by Ephah his concubine 2) son of Zimri and a descendant of Saul
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 2:46 | “And Ephah, Caleb’s concubine, bare Haran, and Moza, and Gazez: and Haran begat Gazez.” Word: מוֹצָא (môwtsâʼ) | |
| 1 Chronicles 8:36 | “And Ahaz begat Jehoadah; and Jehoadah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza,” Word: מוֹצָא (môwtsâʼ) | |
| 1 Chronicles 8:37 | “And Moza begat Binea: Rapha was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son:” Word: מוֹצָא (môwtsâʼ) | |
| 1 Chronicles 9:42 | “And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza;” Word: מוֹצָא (môwtsâʼ) | |
| 1 Chronicles 9:43 | “And Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.” Word: מוֹצָא (môwtsâʼ) |