Original Word: מוּסָדָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: muwcadah
Pronunciation: moo-saw-DAH
Phonetic Spelling: (moo-saw-daw')
Definition: Foundation
Meaning: a foundation, an appointment

foundation, grounded

Feminine of muwcad; a foundation; figuratively, an appointment -- foundation, grounded. Compare myuccadah.

see HEBREW muwcad

see HEBREW myuccadah

Word Origin
fem. of musad
Definition
foundation, appointment
NASB Translation
foundations (1), punishment (1).

מוּסָדָה noun feminine foundation, appointment, מַטֵּה מוּסָדָה Isaiah 30:32 rod of appointment (compare Habakkuk 1:12 יָסַד), appointed rod (of punishment); plural construct מוּסְדוֺת Ezekiel 41:8 Qr, must mean foundations (si vera 1.); Kt perhaps intends

Pu`al Participle מְיסָֻּדוֺת founded, and furnished with foundation (conjectural emendation by Co).

Word Origin: Derived from the root יָסַד (yasad), which means "to found" or "to establish."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent for the concept of a foundation can be found in Strong's Greek Number 2310: θεμέλιος (themelios), which also means "foundation" or "basis." This term is used in the New Testament to describe both physical foundations and metaphorical ones, such as the foundational teachings of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20, BSB).

By understanding the term מוּסָדָה, readers can gain insight into the biblical emphasis on the importance of strong and reliable foundations, whether in physical structures, societal systems, or spiritual truths.

Usage: The word מוּסָדָה is used in the context of describing a physical foundation, such as that of a building, or metaphorically to denote an established order or system.

Context: • The term מוּסָדָה appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe the foundational elements of structures, both literal and figurative. It is often used to emphasize the strength and stability of what is being described. For instance, in the context of a building, מוּסָדָה refers to the base upon which the entire structure rests, highlighting its importance for the integrity and durability of the edifice.
• In a metaphorical sense, מוּסָדָה can be used to describe the foundational principles or appointments that undergird a society or a covenant. This usage underscores the necessity of a solid base for the proper functioning and continuity of any system or agreement.
• The concept of a foundation is significant in biblical theology, as it often symbolizes the underlying truths or covenants established by God with His people. The stability and reliability of these foundations are frequently contrasted with the instability of human endeavors not grounded in divine wisdom.

מֽוּסָדָ֔ה מוסדה mū·sā·ḏāh musaDah mūsāḏāhInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts