מָחוֹז (ma.choz)
ma.choz
haven
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The noun machoz appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, in Psalm 107:30. In this context, it describes a safe harbor or city where sailors can find refuge after being tossed by stormy seas. The word conveys a sense of secure arrival and stability, marking the end of a perilous journey.
Its usage highlights a vivid contrast between the chaos of the open ocean and the peace of the shore. By placing this term in a psalm celebrating deliverance, the text uses maritime imagery to illustrate spiritual safety. The word serves as a concrete metaphor for God’s protection, offering a place of rest when life’s storms seem overwhelming.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The Hebrew word machoz describes a safe harbor where weary sailors find refuge after being tossed by stormy seas. It conveys a sense of secure arrival and stability, marking the end of a perilous journey. This vivid imagery contrasts the chaos of the open ocean with the peace of the shore.
In Psalm 107:30, this term illustrates spiritual safety. When life’s storms seem overwhelming, God offers a place of rest. This metaphor reminds us that He provides protection and calm when we feel lost at sea. His care brings us to our desired haven.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- [the] harbor of1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מְח֥וֹז1×
Key Verses
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Psalms 107:30
Then they are glad because it is calm, so he brings them to their desired haven.
This verse uses machoz to describe the safe harbor where sailors find refuge after a storm, illustrating God's deliverance.