MASSAH Meaning and
Definition
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Massah is a term derived from Hebrew language, primarily associated with the biblical account of the Israelites' journey in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. In the Book of Exodus, the term "Massah" refers to a specific incident that took place during their wanderings.
According to the narrative, after leaving Egypt, the Israelites found themselves in the wilderness of Sin. As their resources dwindled, they began to grumble and complain to Moses and Aaron, accusing them of leading them into the desert to die of hunger and thirst. In response to their complaints, Moses prayed to God who provided a miraculous supply of manna (bread-like substance) and quails to sustain the people.
However, the term "Massah" specifically refers to an incident that occurred at a place called Massah and Meribah. Here, the Israelites questioned the presence of water, doubting whether God was among them. They demanded Moses to provide water for them. In response to their testing God, Moses struck a rock, and water gushed out to quench their thirst. It was believed that this place was named Massah, which means "testing" or "temptation," to commemorate the Israelites' lack of faith in God's providence.
Beyond its biblical context, the term "Massah" is sometimes used metaphorically to describe situations where individuals or groups undergo testing, trials, or challenges to assess their faith, resolve, or endurance. It signifies a turning point where one's trust, loyalty, or beliefs are put to the test.
Common Misspellings for MASSAH
- messah
- nassah
- kassah
- mzssah
- msssah
- mwssah
- mqssah
- mazsah
- maxsah
- madsah
- maesah
- mawsah
- masaah
- maszah
- masxah
- masdah
- maseah
- maswah
- masszh
- masssh
Etymology of MASSAH
The word "Massah" is a Hebrew term that appears in the Bible, specifically in the book of Exodus. It derives from the Hebrew root "nasa" (נָשָׂא) which means "to test" or "to try". In the biblical narrative, the Israelites, after leaving Egypt, faced numerous challenges and trials in the wilderness. The term "Massah" refers to one particular incident where the Israelites questioned and tested God by complaining about the lack of water.
In Exodus 17:1-7, it is described that while the Israelites were traveling through the wilderness of Sin, they became thirsty and demanded water from Moses. They challenged him, saying, "Is the LORD among us or not?" In response, Moses struck a rock, and water gushed forth, satisfying their thirst.
Similar spelling words for MASSAH
- MUZ,
- DEC/MMS,
- Maisy,
- mezzo-soprano,
- LQ-MOS,
- Masao,
- MSSA,
- MEPF-MAS,
- Moise,
- Maisee,
- MOSSI,
- MHASA,
- MISSE,
- maze,
- MSIA,
- Missay,
- MMS-UK,
- MOIZA,
- HMMS,
- mosey,
- mezzo-rilievo,
- missy,
- MAS-AS,
- Misa,
- HMOS,
- Maisey,
- ME2SO2,
- Moisse,
- MAESA,
- mousey,
- Massawa,
- meuse,
- AEF&MSO,
- Macie,
- MCI,
- Misy,
- mass-produced,
- MESE,
- MMS,
- Mazi,
- MACEW,
- MEIS,
- MWSS,
- MES-SIG,
- HIRS/MSU,
- Mease,
- MS2,
- Massey,
- MHEOWS,
- DNP-CP-MAS,
- MECZ,
- HERL/MIS,
- IDS-MIS,
- MOS-C,
- MIS/DP,
- FEHBP-MSA,
- Missie,
- MAS-AT,
- MAES,
- Mousa,
- masa,
- MOSZ,
- MMUS,
- messiah,
- Maisa,
- Mosie,
- COS/MOS,
- FF-MAS,
- MOUS,
- MSE,
- mousy,
- Maysa,
- MSA,
- maize,
- muss,
- MMS-C,
- meuse-argonne,
- MCI/MI,
- miss,
- MOZ,
- MOSI2/TA,
- MAUS,
- MSS,
- MSCI,
- MAOSS,
- MISCI,
- MI2S,
- Mase,
- MUSEE,
- MSI,
- CA/MSAW,
- MEAS,
- mace,
- MCZ,
- Mzee,
- MJS,
- MIAAS,
- MIUS,
- MES-MET,
- moos,
- MSO,
- MIOSA,
- MZI,
- MOSA,
- muse,
- musci,
- mouse-colored,
- MIS/SIS,
- MAASS,
- HWMHS,
- moss-grown,
- HMISE,
- HMHSE,
- MEUs,
- MO/MOSI2,
- mezzo-relievo,
- Mosi,
- mass-produce,
- MEZ,
- Musae,
- MMHOS,
- ADP-MIS,
- MIUES,
- musa,
- MUZE,
- WMS,
- ME2S,
- FAB-MAS,
- HMS/TRAC,
- MEESA,
- MSU,
- Mis-,
- MHASS,
- MWS,
- MIAWS,
- MMIS-EE,
- Massy,
- mesua,
- MASI,
- HMIS,
- Mice,
- MOS-CCD,
- MASU,
- masai,
- MEAWS,
- mess,
- HMSO,
- MOESI,
- HMS/DS,
- D.Miss.,
- MOSI2/SI,
- Mousie,
- DBM/M2/MHZ,
- MS04,
- MHS,
- Mias,
- DL/MSU,
- MAS/MAP,
- MOOSA,
- mazy,
- muzzy,
- hit-or-miss,
- HMHIS,
- Misu,
- MMIS-CE,
- MASAYU,
- HMHS,
- MAEES,
- Missae,
- Missa,
- Misway,
- MESSA,
- Maicey,
- MZA,
- MASO,
- ME2S2,
- MOIZZ,
- Meso-,
- messy,
- MMSE,
- W/WMS,
- HMS/D,
- MOIZE,
- MIIS,
- MOHS,
- Macy,
- mus,
- MAZO,
- MMSI,
- Mazie,
- floating-moss,
- MEOS,
- MAZ,
- MASS-NMR,
- DNP-DP-MAS,
- MMUSE,
- Macee,
- MES/ERP,
- HMWES,
- Maizie,
- MAAS,
- MICIE,
- MMAAWS,
- mhz,
- MOAS,
- MCE,
- Muce,
- meows,
- MAWS,
- mezzo-mezzo,
- MHSA,
- Mosiah,
- moss-trooper,
- MIZ,
- MASY,
- mossy,
- MIUWSU,
- MAOS,
- Mise,
- Maisie,
- EG-MMS,
- MYS,
- MIZZOU,
- MACZ,
- Mesi,
- HMAS,
- mussy,
- MOSI2/NB,
- MISI,
- MSE-TPN,
- MCIA,
- Mies,
- MOS/LSI,
- MES-FET,
- MOS/NEC,
- mass,
- AIRS/MHS,
- HMSS,
- MMAAZ,
- Mayes,
- MASEA,
- 2MASS,
- Maicy,
- M1S,
- QEM/MSE,
- MMES,
- Mawusi,
- club-moss,
- MAASE,
- mass-spectrometric,
- ACD/MIS,
- MHSAA,
- MMSAI,
- MSA1,
- HMS,
- moose-wood,
- EG-MHS,
- MIASI,
- MAS-NMR,
- hit-and-miss,
- MD-MOS,
- ME2SE2,
- WMMS,
- Mazey,
- mews,
- MCII,
- mousse,
- moss,
- MMUHS,
- MISO,
- masse,
- MASE/ACCE,
- MAS,
- Mose,
- MOSO,
- Maci,
- Mes-,
- MOSI2/SIC,
- myaceae,
- Mos,
- mouse,
- NDE/MIS,
- MSW,
- WMMZ,
- MISSI,
- MMAWS,
- MOSI2/TIC,
- HR-MAS,
- Macey,
- mays,
- CQ-MOS,
- mezzo,
- DFN-MHS,
- mesa,
- MZE,
- Cup-moss,
- MSY,
- Massie,
- MCA/MSA,
- MHSE,
- Mizzy,
- MOS-FET,
- MEWES,
- MSAA,
- moose,
- Maceo,
- mezz,
- MOCE,
- MMSY,
- MAS/C.
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