4143. musad

Lexicon

musad: Foundation

Original Word: מוּסָד
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: muwcad
Pronunciation: moo-sahd'
Phonetic Spelling: (moo-sawd')
Definition: Foundation
Meaning: a foundation

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

foundation

From yacad; a foundation -- foundation.

see HEBREW yacad

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from yasad
Definition
foundation, foundation laying
NASB Translation
foundation (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מוּסָד noun masculine^{Isaiah 28:16} foundation, foundation-laying; — מוּסָד Isaiah 28:16 (see יסד Hoph`al); עַדהַֿיּוֺם ׳מוּסַד בית י2Chronicles 8:16 until day (of) the foundation laying of the house of ׳י.

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent for the concept of a foundation is θεμέλιος (themelios), Strong's Greek Number 2310. This term is used in the New Testament to describe both literal and metaphorical foundations, such as in Ephesians 2:20, where believers are described as being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone.

By understanding the significance of מוּסָד in its biblical context, readers can appreciate the emphasis placed on having a firm and reliable foundation, whether in physical structures or in the spiritual and moral dimensions of life.

Usage: The word מוּסָד is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the foundational elements of a building or structure. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the underlying principles or basis of a concept or institution.

Context: • The term מוּסָד appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts that emphasize the importance of a strong and reliable foundation. In the physical sense, it refers to the base upon which buildings are constructed, ensuring stability and durability. For example, in the construction of the temple or other significant structures, the foundation is crucial for the integrity of the entire edifice.
• Metaphorically, מוּסָד can be used to describe the foundational truths or principles that undergird a society, belief system, or covenant. This usage highlights the necessity of a solid base for the endurance and success of any endeavor.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of a foundation is often linked to themes of wisdom, understanding, and divine order, reflecting the belief that a well-founded life or community is aligned with God's purposes.

Forms and Transliterations

מוּסַ֥ד מוּסָ֣ד מוסד mū·saḏ mū·sāḏ muSad mūsaḏ mūsāḏ

Englishman's Concordance

2 Chronicles 8:16
HEB: עַד־ הַיּ֛וֹם מוּסַ֥ד בֵּית־ יְהוָ֖ה
NAS: out from the day of the foundation of the house
KJV: unto the day of the foundation of the house
INT: and until the day of the foundation of the house of the LORD

Isaiah 28:16
HEB: פִּנַּ֤ת יִקְרַת֙ מוּסָ֣ד מוּסָּ֔ד הַֽמַּאֲמִ֖ין
NAS: cornerstone [for] the foundation, firmly placed.
KJV: [stone], a sure foundation: he that believeth
INT: cornerstone A costly the foundation firmly believes

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4143
2 Occurrences

mū·saḏ — 2 Occ.