מַשָּׂא
mas.sa
oracle
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word מַשָּׂא (mas.sa) is defined as an "oracle." This term appears 28 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in the ancient Hebrew language. As an oracle, it refers to a message or declaration from a divine or supernatural source, often conveyed through a prophet or other intermediary. The word מַשָּׂא is used in a variety of contexts, suggesting its range of usage is quite broad. It can refer to a prophetic message, a divine decree, or even a divine judgment. This versatility underscores the importance of oracles in ancient Hebrew culture, where they were seen as a means of communication between the divine and human realms. The frequency and variety of occurrences for מַשָּׂא highlight its importance in the Hebrew Bible. As a term that captures the essence of divine communication, it provides insight into the ways in which ancient Hebrews understood their relationship with the divine and the role of prophets in conveying divine messages.
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Occurrences in Scripture
28 total occurrences across the text
Now concerning his sons, the greatness of the burdens laid on him, and the rebuilding of God’s house, behold, they are written in the commentary of the book of the kings. Amaziah his son reigned in his place.
Isaiah 14:28This burden was in the year that king Ahaz died.
Isaiah 13:1The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw.
Isaiah 15:1The burden of Moab. For in a night, Ar of Moab is laid waste, and brought to nothing. For in a night Kir of Moab is laid waste, and brought to nothing.
Isaiah 17:1The burden of Damascus. “Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it will be a ruinous heap.
Isaiah 19:1The burden of Egypt. “Behold, Yahweh rides on a swift cloud, and comes to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble at his presence; and the heart of Egypt will melt within it.
Isaiah 21:1The burden of the wilderness of the sea. As whirlwinds in the South sweep through, it comes from the wilderness, from an awesome land.
Isaiah 21:11The burden of Dumah. One calls to me out of Seir, “Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night?”
Isaiah 21:13The burden on Arabia. In the forest in Arabia you will lodge, you caravans of Dedanites.
Isaiah 22:1The burden of the valley of vision. What ails you now, that you have all gone up to the housetops?
Isaiah 23:1The burden of Tyre. Howl, you ships of Tarshish! For it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no entering in. From the land of Kittim it is revealed to them.
Isaiah 30:6The burden of the animals of the South. Through the land of trouble and anguish, of the lioness and the lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they carry their riches on the shoulders of young donkeys, and their treasures on the humps of camels, to an unprofitable people.
Jeremiah 23:33“When this people, or the prophet, or a priest, asks you, saying, ‘What is the message from Yahweh?’ Then you shall tell them, ‘ “What message? I will cast you off,” says Yahweh.’
Jeremiah 23:33“When this people, or the prophet, or a priest, asks you, saying, ‘What is the message from Yahweh?’ Then you shall tell them, ‘ “What message? I will cast you off,” says Yahweh.’
Jeremiah 23:34As for the prophet, the priest, and the people, who say, ‘The message from Yahweh,’ I will even punish that man and his household.
Jeremiah 23:36You will mention the message from Yahweh no more: for every man’s own word has become his message; for you have perverted the words of the living God, of Yahweh of Armies, our God.
Jeremiah 23:36You will mention the message from Yahweh no more: for every man’s own word has become his message; for you have perverted the words of the living God, of Yahweh of Armies, our God.
Jeremiah 23:38Although you say, ‘The message from Yahweh;’ therefore Yahweh says: ‘Because you say this word, “The message from Yahweh,” and I have sent to you, telling you not to say, “The message from Yahweh;”
Jeremiah 23:38Although you say, ‘The message from Yahweh;’ therefore Yahweh says: ‘Because you say this word, “The message from Yahweh,” and I have sent to you, telling you not to say, “The message from Yahweh;”
Jeremiah 23:38Although you say, ‘The message from Yahweh;’ therefore Yahweh says: ‘Because you say this word, “The message from Yahweh,” and I have sent to you, telling you not to say, “The message from Yahweh;”
Lamentations 2:14Your prophets have seen false and foolish visions for you. They have not uncovered your iniquity, to reverse your captivity, but have seen for you false revelations and causes of banishment.
Ezekiel 12:10“Say to them, ‘The Lord Yahweh says: “This burden concerns the prince in Jerusalem, and all the house of Israel among whom they are.” ’
Nahum 1:1A revelation about Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.
Habakkuk 1:1The revelation which Habakkuk the prophet saw.
Zechariah 9:1A revelation. Yahweh’s word is against the land of Hadrach, and will rest upon Damascus; for the eye of man and of all the tribes of Israel is toward Yahweh;
Malachi 1:1A revelation, Yahweh’s word to Israel by Malachi.
Zechariah 12:1A revelation, Yahweh’s word concerning Israel. Yahweh, who stretches out the heavens, and lays the foundation of the earth, and forms the spirit of man within him says:
2 Kings 9:25Then Jehu said to Bidkar his captain, “Pick him up, and throw him in the plot of the field of Naboth the Jezreelite; for remember how, when you and I rode together after Ahab his father, Yahweh laid this burden on him: