מוֹצָא
mo.tsa
Moza
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
Explored# Moza (H4162): A Geographical Term in Ancient Israel Based on the lexical data provided, Moza (מוֹצָא) appears as a proper noun designating a specific location in biblical geography. With only four occurrences in the Bible, this term represents a minor but identifiable place name rather than a common word with multiple meanings or applications. The limited frequency of attestation suggests Moza was either a small settlement or a locality of primarily local rather than national significance. Without additional contextual information from the lexicon data—such as the specific biblical passages where Moza appears or details about its geographical location and cultural role—we cannot determine precisely how this place functioned in ancient Israelite life or why it warranted biblical mention. The minimal number of occurrences (4 total) indicates that Moza did not serve as a major political, religious, or commercial center that would generate frequent textual references. It likely appears in biblical texts in genealogical lists, territorial descriptions, or historical narratives of limited scope.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
Ahaz became the father of Jehoaddah. Jehoaddah became the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri became the father of Moza.
1 Chronicles 8:37Moza became the father of Binea. Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son.
1 Chronicles 9:42Ahaz became the father of Jarah. Jarah became the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri became the father of Moza.
1 Chronicles 9:43Moza became the father of Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son.