מֹצָה (mo.tsah)
mo.tsah
Mozah
N:N--LQuick 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 name Mozah, derived from a root meaning "fountain" or "spring," appears only once in the Hebrew Bible as a place name. It is listed among the cities allotted to the tribe of Benjamin in Joshua 18:26, situated within the territorial boundaries established after the Israelite conquest.
While the word itself denotes a source of water, its biblical usage is strictly geographical. The text identifies it simply as one of the towns in this region, without providing further narrative detail or theological commentary about the location itself. Its significance lies primarily in its role within the historical record of tribal inheritance.
Translators typically retain the name Mozah rather than translating it literally, preserving the specific identity of the settlement. This approach respects the proper noun status of the term while acknowledging its etymological connection to water sources, a common feature in ancient place names where springs were vital landmarks.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Mozah appears in a single verse of Scripture, listed among the cities allotted to the tribe of Benjamin. While it does not feature in any narrative stories or theological debates, its inclusion in Joshua 18:26 reminds us that God’s promises were specific and concrete. The land was divided with precision, ensuring every family had a place to call their own.
This geographical detail grounds our faith in history. God did not leave His people wandering without direction; He provided them with established boundaries and homes. Even when a name seems obscure or forgotten by modern readers, it remains part of the faithful record of how God sustained Israel. It invites us to trust that He is attentive to the details of our lives, just as He was to the inheritance of ancient tribes.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ <the>/ Mozah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/הַ/מֹּצָֽה\׃1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 18:26
Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah,
This verse lists Mozah among the towns given to Benjamin, showing its role in the specific territorial division of the Promised Land.