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Original Word:מוֹסָד
Part of Speech:Noun Masculine
Transliteration:mowcad
Pronunciation:mo-sawd'
Phonetic Spelling:(mo-sawd')
Definition:Foundation, base
Meaning:a foundation

Word Origin:Derived from the root יָסַד (yasad), meaning "to establish" or "to found."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is θεμέλιος (themelios), which also means "foundation." This term appears in key New Testament passages such as Ephesians 2:20, where believers are described as being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.

Usage:The Hebrew word "mosad" refers to a foundation or base, often used in the context of construction or the establishment of something solid and enduring. It conveys the idea of stability and permanence, serving as the underlying support for a structure or concept.

Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Israel, the concept of a foundation was crucial for both physical structures and societal institutions. A well-laid foundation ensured the longevity and stability of buildings, such as homes, temples, and city walls. Metaphorically, a strong foundation was also essential for the spiritual and moral life of the community, reflecting the importance of a solid base in both physical and spiritual realms.

Word Origin
fromyasad
Definition
foundation
NASB Translation
foundations (13).

[]^{Psalm 18:8} ; — plural absoluteJeremiah 51:26; constructPsalm 18:16 2t.;2 Samuel 22:16;Deuteronomy 32:22 6t.;Micah 6:2; —foundationsJeremiah 51:26;foundations of the earthMicah 6:2;Isaiah 24:18;Jeremiah 31:37;Psalm 82:5;Proverbs 8:29;Isaiah 40:21;Psalm 18:16 =2 Samuel 22:16;Deuteronomy 32:22;Psalm 18:8;2 Samuel 22:8 has (less well) ;Isaiah 58:12 ("" ) i.e. ancient foundations, now ruined.

foundation

Fromyacad; a foundation -- foundation.

see HEBREWyacad

מ֣וֹסְדֵי מ֥וֹסְדֵי מוסדי mō·ws·ḏê Mosdei mōwsḏêInterlinear Greek •Interlinear Hebrew •Strong's Numbers •Englishman's Greek Concordance •Englishman's Hebrew Concordance •Parallel Texts

Psalm 82:5
HEB:יִ֝מּ֗וֹטוּ כָּל־ מ֥וֹסְדֵי אָֽרֶץ׃
NAS: Allthe foundations of the earth
KJV: on in darkness:all the foundations of the earth
INT: are shaken Allthe foundations of the earth

Proverbs 8:29
HEB:פִ֑יו בְּ֝חוּק֗וֹ מ֣וֹסְדֵי אָֽרֶץ׃
NAS: When He markedout the foundations of the earth;
KJV: when he appointedthe foundations of the earth:
INT: his command markedthe foundations of the earth

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4144
2 Occurrences

mō·ws·ḏê — 2 Occ.