מוֹסְד֥וֹת
𐤌𐤅𐤎𐤃𐤅𐤕
môwçâdâh
foundations
A physical foundation or base upon which a structure rests, especially in architectural contexts; figuratively, a basis or underlying support for something. In poetic and prophetic texts, may denote the cosmic foundations established by deity, such as the foundations of the earth or mountains.
2 Samuel 22:8 · Word #5
Lexicon H4146
| Lemma | מוֹסָדָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤅𐤎𐤃𐤄 |
| Transliteration | môwçâdâh |
| Strong's | H4146 |
| Definition | A physical foundation or base upon which a structure rests, especially in architectural contexts; figuratively, a basis or underlying support for something. In poetic and prophetic texts, may denote the cosmic foundations established by deity, such as the foundations of the earth or mountains. |
Morphology HNcbpc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | foundations |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4146-03
foundations of
| Morphological Notes | Feminine plural noun in construct state from מוֹסָדָה, derived from יסד. |
| Rendering Rationale | The plural noun derived from יסד denotes established bases or foundational structures. The construct state is reflected by the open-ended "of," indicating these foundations belong to or support something else. |
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