Pronunciation: [mˈɒladə] (IPA) 
Moladah is a Hebrew word that represents a small town in the Bible. The word is spelled in English as /mɒlədə/ with the first syllable stressed. This pronunciation is represented by the IPA phonetic transcription. The letter "o" in Moladah is pronounced as a short sound as in "hot." "L" and "d" sounds are pronounced distinctively in the word, while the last syllable is represented by a schwa sound, which is a neutral vowel sound.
Moladah is a geographical term that refers to a biblical city and the name of several locations mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. In Hebrew, "Moladah" is spelled מוֹלָדָה, and its literal meaning is "birthplace" or "origin." This term is primarily associated with a city in the territory of the tribe of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, mentioned in the book of Joshua (15:26). According to biblical accounts, Moladah was situated in the southern region of Canaan, near the border with Edom.
While the exact location of ancient Moladah remains uncertain, historical records suggest it might have been located in the modern Palestinian territories. Various biblical passages also mention other places named Moladah that were situated in different regions, including the tribe of Benjamin, Asher, Zebulun, and Reuben. However, due to a lack of concrete evidence, these locations are often open to interpretation and debate among historians and archaeologists.
In addition to its geographical significance, "Moladah" may also carry symbolic connotations, representing the fundamental beginning or the birth of something. As a biblical term, it can evoke ideas of origins, ancestry, or the starting point for a particular lineage or heritage.
The word "Moladah" is derived from Hebrew. It appears several times in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and is the name of a location mentioned in the book of Joshua. The etymology of "Moladah" is uncertain, and there are different speculations regarding its origin. Some scholars believe that it may come from the Hebrew root "yalad", meaning "to give birth" or "to bring forth". In this sense, "Moladah" could be understood as "the place of birth" or "the place of offspring". However, due to the limited information available about the word, its exact etymology remains uncertain.
