4144. mosad

Lexicon

mosad: Foundation, base

Original Word: מוֹסָד
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: mowcad
Pronunciation: mo-sawd'
Phonetic Spelling: (mo-sawd')
Definition: Foundation, base
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
NASB Translation
foundations (13).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[מוֺסָד] noun masculine^{Psalm 18:8} foundation; — plural absolute מוֺסָדוֺת Jeremiah 51:26; construct מוֺסְדוֺת Psalm 18:16 2t.; מֹסְדוֺת 2 Samuel 22:16; מוֺסְדֵי Deuteronomy 32:22 6t.; מֹסְדֵי Micah 6:2; — foundations ׳אֶבֶן למ Jeremiah 51:26; מוֺסְדֵי אֶרֶץ foundations of the earth Micah 6:2; Isaiah 24:18; Jeremiah 31:37; Psalm 82:5; Proverbs 8:29; ׳הא ׳מ Isaiah 40:21; תֵּבֵל ׳מ Psalm 18:16 = 2 Samuel 22:16; הרים ׳מ Deuteronomy 32:22; Psalm 18:8; 2 Samuel 22:8 has (less well) שׁמים ׳מ; דורוֿדור ׳מ Isaiah 58:12 ("" חָרְבוֺת עולם) i.e. ancient foundations, now ruined.

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1475: θεμέλιος (themelios) • This Greek term is used in the New Testament to denote a foundation, particularly in the context of spiritual teachings and the church's establishment.
• G2310: θεμέλιον (themelion) • Similar to G1475, this term refers to a foundation, often used metaphorically to describe the foundational truths of the Christian faith and the apostles' teachings.

In summary, מוֹסָד (mosad) is a foundational concept in the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing the importance of a strong base for both physical structures and spiritual beliefs. Its corresponding Greek terms in the New Testament continue this theme, highlighting the continuity of this concept across the biblical narrative.

Usage: The word מוֹסָד appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe the foundational structures of buildings or metaphorically to denote the underlying principles or beginnings of something. It is used in contexts that emphasize stability, support, and the initial groundwork necessary for construction or establishment.

Context: • The term מוֹסָד (mosad) is used in the Hebrew Bible to convey the concept of a foundation, both in literal and figurative senses. It is often associated with the construction of significant structures, such as temples or cities, highlighting the importance of a strong and stable base. For example, in Isaiah 28:16, the prophet speaks of a "tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation" (BSB), using the imagery of a foundation to convey the reliability and strength of God's promises.
• The concept of a foundation is crucial in biblical theology, symbolizing the underlying truths and principles upon which faith and life are built. In a spiritual sense, a firm foundation represents the teachings and doctrines that provide stability and guidance for believers.
• The use of מוֹסָד in the Hebrew Bible underscores the importance of preparation and planning in both physical and spiritual endeavors. It serves as a reminder that the strength and durability of any structure or belief system depend on the quality of its foundation.

Forms and Transliterations

מ֣וֹסְדֵי מ֥וֹסְדֵי מוסדי mō·ws·ḏê Mosdei mōwsḏê

Englishman's Concordance

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

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

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4144
2 Occurrences

mō·ws·ḏê — 2 Occ.