מוֹעָד (mo.ad)
mo.ad
ranks
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun mo’ad appears only once in the Old Testament, found in Isaiah 14:31. In this specific context, it refers to an appointed place or assembly point for a military force. The term conveys the idea of a designated location where soldiers gather under orders, suggesting organization and strategic positioning rather than random movement.
Its usage highlights the precision of ancient warfare logistics. When Isaiah employs this word, he depicts the chaos of invasion being met with structured resistance. The image is not of a chaotic mob, but of an army holding its ground at a pre-determined station. This single occurrence underscores how even in prophetic warnings about destruction, the language retains a sense of military order and intent.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word mo'ad appears only once in Scripture, nestled in Isaiah 14:31. It describes an army holding its ground at a pre-determined station. This image of structured resistance offers comfort when life feels chaotic. You are not left to wander without purpose or direction.
God’s plans often involve order even amidst judgment. When you face uncertainty, remember that your life is held by One who sets appointments and gathers His people with intent. There is no random movement in His care. You belong to a community gathered by grace.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- among/ ranks/ its1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- בְּ/מוֹעָדָֽי/ו\׃1×
Key Verses
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Isaiah 14:31
Howl, gate! Cry, city! You are melted away, Philistia, all of you; for smoke comes out of the north, and there is no straggler in his ranks.
This verse uses mo'ad to describe soldiers holding their ranks, showing that even in prophetic warnings about destruction, the language retains a sense of military order and intent.