Strong's Lexicon morash: Possession, Inheritance Original Word: מוֹרָשׁ Word Origin: Derived from the root יָרַשׁ (yarash), meaning "to possess" or "to inherit." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "morash" is κληρονομία (kleronomia), which also means inheritance or possession. Usage: The Hebrew word "morash" refers to something that is inherited or possessed, often in the context of land or property. It signifies a permanent possession that is passed down through generations, emphasizing the continuity and stability of ownership. In the biblical context, it often relates to the land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as an everlasting inheritance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, land inheritance was a crucial aspect of family and tribal identity. The land was not merely a resource but a divine gift that symbolized God's covenant with His people. The concept of "morash" underscores the importance of land as a tangible expression of God's promises and faithfulness. It also reflects the agrarian society of ancient Israel, where land ownership was tied to survival, prosperity, and social status. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yarash Definition a possession NASB Translation possession (1), possessions (1), wishes (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מוֺרָשׁ] noun [masculine] a possession; — construct מוֺרַשׁ קִמֹּד Isaiah 14:23 a possession for bitterns; וְיָרְשׁוּ בֵּית יַעֲקֹב אֵת מוֺרָשֵׁיהֶם Obadiah 17 and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions (but read perhaps מורישׁיהם their dispossessors, ᵐ5 ᵑ9 ᵑ7 and others); figurative מוֺרָשֵׁי לְבָבִי Job 17:11, i.e. my cherished thoughts ("" זִמּוֺתַי), but figurative is questionable, see Di, who derives from ארשׁ desire, so Buhl. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance possession, thought From yarash; a possession; figuratively, delight -- possession, thought. see HEBREW yarash Forms and Transliterations לְמוֹרַ֥שׁ למורש מ֖וֹרָשֵׁ֣י מוֹרָֽשֵׁיהֶם׃ מורשי מורשיהם lə·mō·w·raš lemoRash ləmōwraš mō·w·rā·šê mō·w·rā·šê·hem moraShei moRasheihem mōwrāšê mōwrāšêhemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 17:11 HEB: זִמֹּתַ֣י נִתְּק֑וּ מ֖וֹרָשֵׁ֣י לְבָבִֽי׃ NAS: are torn apart, [Even] the wishes of my heart. KJV: are broken off, [even] the thoughts of my heart. INT: my plans are torn the wishes of my heart Isaiah 14:23 Obadiah 1:17 3 Occurrences |
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