◄ 4561. mosar or musar ►
Strong's Lexicon mosar or musar: Discipline, instruction, correction, chastening Original Word: מֹסָר Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: mocar Pronunciation: moo-sar Phonetic Spelling: (mo-sawr') Definition: Discipline, instruction, correction, chastening Meaning: admonition Word Origin: Derived from the root יָסַר (yasar), which means to discipline, chasten, or instruct. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 3809: παιδεία (paideia) – meaning instruction, discipline, or training. - Strong's Greek 1650: ἐλέγχω (elegcho) – meaning to reprove, rebuke, or discipline. Usage: The term "musar" primarily refers to the concept of discipline or instruction, often in the context of moral or ethical teaching. It encompasses the idea of correction and guidance, aiming to lead one towards wisdom and righteous living. In the Hebrew Bible, "musar" is frequently associated with the teachings of wisdom literature, particularly in the Book of Proverbs, where it underscores the importance of accepting correction and learning from it to grow in understanding and righteousness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, "musar" was a crucial aspect of education and upbringing. It was not merely about punishment but was seen as a means of imparting wisdom and moral integrity. The concept was deeply embedded in the family and community structures, where elders and parents played a significant role in guiding the younger generation. The wisdom tradition, as seen in Proverbs, emphasized that true wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord and is often acquired through the acceptance of "musar." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin the same as musar, q.v. Brown-Driver-Briggs [מֹסָר] see מוּסָר. above יָע see below יעה; יַעְבֵּץ see below עבץ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance instruction From yacar; admonition -- instruction. see HEBREW yacar Forms and Transliterations וּבְמֹ֖סָרָ֣ם ובמסרם ū·ḇə·mō·sā·rām ūḇəmōsārām uveMosaRam Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Job 33:16 HEB: אֹ֣זֶן אֲנָשִׁ֑ים וּבְמֹ֖סָרָ֣ם יַחְתֹּֽם׃ KJV: of men, and sealeth their instruction, INT: the ears of men their instruction and seals 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 4561 1 Occurrence ū·ḇə·mō·sā·rām — 1 Occ.