Original Word: מוסד
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: musad
Pronunciation: moo-sahd'
Phonetic Spelling: (moo-sawd')
Definition: Foundation
Meaning: a foundation

Word Origin: Derived from the root יסד (yasad), meaning "to establish" or "to found."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the New Testament is θεμέλιος (themelios), Strong's Greek #2310, which also means "foundation." This term is used in passages like 1 Corinthians 3:11 (BSB), where Paul speaks of Jesus Christ as the only foundation upon which believers should build their lives.

Usage: The Hebrew word "musad" refers to a foundation, typically in the context of a building or structure. It signifies the base or groundwork upon which something is constructed, emphasizing stability and support. In a metaphorical sense, it can also refer to the foundational principles or truths upon which beliefs or systems are built.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of a foundation was crucial for both physical structures and societal constructs. Buildings, especially significant ones like the temple, required a strong foundation to ensure their longevity and stability. Similarly, the Israelites understood the importance of having a solid foundation in their faith and community practices, often using the term metaphorically to describe the underlying truths of their covenant with God.

Word Origin
from yasad
Definition
foundation, foundation laying
NASB Translation
foundation (2).

מוּסָד noun masculine^{Isaiah 28:16} foundation, foundation-laying; — מוּסָד Isaiah 28:16 (see יסד Hoph`al); עַדהַֿיּוֺם ׳מוּסַד בית י2Chronicles 8:16 until day (of) the foundation laying of the house of ׳י.

foundation

From yacad; a foundation -- foundation.

see HEBREW yacad

מוּסַ֥ד מוּסָ֣ד מוסד mū·saḏ mū·sāḏ muSad mūsaḏ mūsāḏInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts