מוּסָדָה
mu.sa.dah
appointment
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "מוּסָדָה" (mu.sa.dah) is defined as an "appointment." Its occurrences in the Bible are limited to two instances, suggesting that it is a specialized term with a specific context. The semantic domain of "Covenant & Promise" indicates that this appointment is likely related to a formal agreement or commitment between parties. Given its definition and domain, it is likely that "מוּסָדָה" refers to a specific arrangement or agreement that is established through a covenant or promise. This could involve a formal agreement between individuals, groups, or even between humans and God. The limited occurrences of this word in the Bible suggest that it is an important concept, but one that is used sparingly and with precision.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
Every stroke of the rod of punishment, which Yahweh will lay on him, will be with the sound of tambourines and harps. He will fight with them in battles, brandishing weapons.
Ezekiel 41:8I saw also that the house had a raised base all around. The foundations of the side rooms were a full reed of six great cubits.