מִסְעָד (mis.ad)
mis.ad
support
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun mis‘ad appears only once in the Old Testament, found in 1 Kings 10:12 within the description of King Solomon’s lavish temple and palace projects. In this specific context, it refers to a structural element that provides support or acts as a pillar, contributing to the grandeur of the royal architecture.
Lexical sources note that its precise meaning is somewhat obscure, with scholars describing it as "unintelligible" regarding its exact technical definition. It is generally translated as a support or pillar, likely indicating a wooden or stone component used for stability or decoration in the richly furnished buildings of Jerusalem.
This rare word highlights the detailed attention to construction materials in the biblical narrative. Its solitary occurrence underscores the unique nature of Solomon’s reign and the specific terminology used to describe the opulence of his kingdom, leaving readers with a glimpse into the architectural language of ancient Israel.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word mis‘ad appears only once in Scripture, nestled within the description of Solomon’s temple and palace. It likely refers to a structural support or pillar made from rare almug wood. While we may not know its exact technical definition today, the text highlights how God’s people valued stability and strength in their worship spaces.
This single occurrence reminds us that our faith rests on solid foundations. Just as these pillars held up grand buildings, spiritual truths hold up our lives. We can trust that God provides the support we need, even when the specifics are unclear to us.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- support[s]1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מִסְעָ֤ד1×
Key Verses
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I Kings 10:12
The king made of the almug trees pillars for Yahweh’s house and for the king’s house, harps also and stringed instruments for the singers; no such almug trees came or were seen to this day.
This verse uses mis‘ad to describe pillars made from rare almug wood, emphasizing the unique and sturdy materials used in Solomon's temple construction.