Strong's Lexicon Massah: Massah Original Word: מַסָּה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root נָסָה (nasah), meaning "to test" or "to try." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Massah, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of testing God can be related to Greek terms like πειράζω (peirazō - G3985), meaning "to test" or "to tempt." Usage: Massah is a place name in the Hebrew Bible, meaning "testing" or "trial." It is notably associated with the Israelites' testing of the LORD in the wilderness when they doubted His provision and presence. Cultural and Historical Background: Massah is mentioned in the context of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. It is closely linked with Meribah, another location where the Israelites quarreled and tested God due to a lack of water. This event is significant in Israel's history as it highlights their struggle with faith and obedience during their formative years as a nation. The incident at Massah is a reminder of the challenges faced by the Israelites and their tendency to doubt God's faithfulness despite His continuous provision and miracles. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nasah Definition a place in the desert where Isr. rebelled NASB Translation Massah (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs III. מַסָּה proper name, of a location where Israel tried ׳י in the wilderness, Exodus 17:7 (JE), Deuteronomy 6:16; Deuteronomy 9:22; Psalm 95:8 (all ᵐ5 (ὁ)πειρασμός), where Levi was tested Deuteronomy 33:8 (ᵐ5 πείρᾳ). **See GallKultstätten 32 interprets as place of trial (ancient judgment-place) and identification with Kadesh, called also (מֵי) מְרִיבָה and עֵין מִשְׁמָּט. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Massah The same as maccah; Massah, a place in the Desert -- Massah. see HEBREW maccah Forms and Transliterations בְּמַסָּ֔ה בַּמַּסָּֽה׃ במסה במסה׃ וּבְמַסָּ֔ה ובמסה מַסָּ֖ה מסה bam·mas·sāh bammasSah bammassāh bə·mas·sāh bemasSah bəmassāh mas·sāh masSah massāh ū·ḇə·mas·sāh ūḇəmassāh uvemasSahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 17:7 HEB: שֵׁ֣ם הַמָּק֔וֹם מַסָּ֖ה וּמְרִיבָ֑ה עַל־ NAS: the place Massah and Meribah KJV: of the place Massah, and Meribah, INT: the name the place Massah and Meribah because Deuteronomy 6:16 Deuteronomy 9:22 Deuteronomy 33:8 4 Occurrences |
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