Lexical Summary Motsa: Going forth, source, exit, place of going out, utterance Original Word: מוֹצָא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Moza The same as mowtsa'; Motsa, the name of two Israelites -- Moza. see HEBREW mowtsa' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yatsa Definition a son of Caleb, also a desc. of Saul NASB Translation Moza (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. מוֺצָא proper name, masculine 1. son of Caleb by Ephah his concubine 1 Chronicles 2:46, ᵐ5 Ιωσα(ν), ᵐ5L Μουσα. 2 a descendant of Saul 1 Chronicles 8:36,37 (ᵐ5 Μαισα) = 1 Chronicles 9:42,43 ᵐ5 Μασσα; ᵐ5L in both Μωσα). Topical Lexicon Moza in the Old Testament NarrativeMoza appears only in the genealogical material of 1 Chronicles, yet his placement in two distinct tribal lines—Judah and Benjamin—links him to some of the most decisive themes of redemptive history: covenant continuity, royal promise, and the preservation of a faithful remnant. Occurrences The Judean Moza (2 Chronicles 2:46) descends from Caleb, the stalwart spy who “followed the LORD fully” (Numbers 14:24). The Benjamite Moza (8 Chronicles 8–9) traces through Jonathan, son of Saul, whose covenant love for David safeguarded the messianic line. Thus, though hidden in lists, Moza stands at the junction of two households that exemplify courage, covenant loyalty, and messianic expectation. Genealogical Significance 1. Preservation of Tribal Identity Chronicles was compiled after the exile to assure the returning community that every promise of God still stood. Including otherwise unknown figures such as Moza guarantees that no generation is lost to divine memory.
3. Legal and Landed Rights Post-exilic Israel needed accurate family records to reclaim ancestral holdings (Ezra 2:59–63). The Chronicler’s meticulous note of Moza safeguards both the allotment of land and the verification of priestly and royal claims. Theological and Spiritual Insights • God Notices the Obscure Names embedded in long genealogies remind believers that God “knows those who are His” (2 Timothy 2:19). Even when human history seems oblivious, divine providence watches over every generation. • Unity within Diversity A single name shared by Judah and Benjamin quietly preaches reconciliation. Formerly rival tribes are now catalogued side-by-side, testifying that the Lord is gathering one people for His glory. • Faith Passed On The repetitive formula—“Moza was the father of Binea. Raphah was his son…” (1 Chronicles 8:37)—underscores the biblical priority of transmitting covenant faith to successive generations (Deuteronomy 6:6–7). Ministry Application 1. Genealogies as Pastoral Tools Use Moza’s example to teach that Scripture’s “boring” portions pulse with pastoral comfort: God tracks our lineage, our labors, and our legacies. 2. Encouragement for the Small and Unknown Those who serve in hidden places can rest in the truth that their names are written not only in church directories but in the Lamb’s book of life (Revelation 21:27). 3. Motivation for Family Discipleship The Chronicler’s insistence on generational continuity calls parents and grandparents to steward their households, echoing Joshua’s resolve, “As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD” (Joshua 24:15). Conclusion Though Moza surfaces only five times—and solely within lists—his dual appearance in Judah and Benjamin quietly testifies that every thread in Scripture weaves into the larger tapestry of God’s sovereign plan. In him we see anonymity honored, lineage preserved, and the faithfulness of God shining through the generations. Forms and Transliterations וּמוֹצָ֖א ומוצא מוֹצָ֖א מוֹצָֽא׃ מוצא מוצא׃ mō·w·ṣā moTza mōwṣā ū·mō·w·ṣā umoTza ūmōwṣāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:46 HEB: חָרָ֥ן וְאֶת־ מוֹצָ֖א וְאֶת־ גָּזֵ֑ז NAS: bore Haran, Moza and Gazez; and Haran KJV: Haran, and Moza, and Gazez: INT: bore Haran Moza and Gazez and Haran 1 Chronicles 8:36 1 Chronicles 8:37 1 Chronicles 9:42 1 Chronicles 9:43 5 Occurrences |
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