Strong's Lexicon massad: Foundation, support, base Original Word: מַסַּד Word Origin: Derived from the root verb סָדַד (sadad), meaning "to found" or "to establish." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of a foundation is θεμέλιος (themelios), Strong's Greek #2310, which appears in passages such as 1 Corinthians 3:11, where Paul speaks of Jesus Christ as the only foundation. Usage: The Hebrew word "massad" refers to a foundation or a base, often used in the context of construction or establishing something that is meant to be stable and enduring. It conveys the idea of a strong, supportive structure that underlies and upholds a building or an institution. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of a foundation was crucial for both physical structures and societal institutions. A well-laid foundation was essential for the stability and longevity of buildings, especially in a region prone to earthquakes. Metaphorically, a strong foundation was also important for the spiritual and moral life of the community, as seen in the emphasis on the Law and the covenant as the foundation of Israel's relationship with God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yasad Definition foundation NASB Translation foundation (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַסַּד noun [masculine] foundation; — מִמַּסַּד 1 Kings 7:9 "" עַדהַֿטְּפָחוֺת; Co reads מַסַּד also Ezekiel 41:8 (for ᵑ0 מיּ֯סְדוֺת). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance foundation From yacad; a foundation -- foundation. see HEBREW yacad Forms and Transliterations וּמִמַּסָּד֙ וממסד ū·mim·mas·sāḏ umimasSad ūmimmassāḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 7:9 HEB: מִבַּ֣יִת וּמִח֑וּץ וּמִמַּסָּד֙ עַד־ הַטְּפָח֔וֹת NAS: and outside; even from the foundation to the coping, KJV: and without, even from the foundation unto the coping, INT: within the outside the foundation against to the coping 1 Occurrence |
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