The meaning of “מוֹצָאָה”
Understanding môwtsâʼâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of מוֹצָא; (marg.; compare צוֹאָה) draught house; going forth. - a family descent - also a sewer 1) origin, pla...
מוֹצָאָה
feminine of מוֹצָא; (marg.; compare צוֹאָה) draught house; going forth. - a family descent - also a sewer 1) origin, place of going out from 1a) origin 1b) places of going out to or from 1b1) privy
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 10:27 | “And they brake down the image of Baal, and brake down the house of Baal, and made it a draught house unto this day.” Word: מוֹצָאָה (môwtsâʼâh) | |
| Micah 5:2 | “But thou, Beth–lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” Word: מוֹצָאָה (môwtsâʼâh) |