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H4190 · Hebrew · Old Testament
מוֹשָׁעָה
Mosha'ah
Noun, feminine
Salvation, deliverance

Definition

The Hebrew word mosha'ah means salvation or deliverance. It derives from the root yasha (H3467, to save, deliver) — the same root from which the name Yeshua (Jesus) comes. This noun form emphasizes the completed act or state of salvation, the condition of having been rescued and set free from danger or oppression.

Usage & Theological Significance

The word mosha'ah appears in the Psalms in the context of God's saving acts on behalf of His people. It stands within a rich family of salvation words in Hebrew, all rooted in yasha. The theological significance is immense — salvation in the Old Testament is always God's work, not human achievement. He alone delivers from enemies, from death, and from sin. This word anticipates the fullness of salvation that would come through Yeshua, the one whose very name means "the LORD saves."

Key Bible Verses

Psalm 68:20Our God is a God of salvation; from the Sovereign LORD comes escape from death.
Psalm 37:39The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD.
Psalm 33:17A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save.
Isaiah 12:2Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid.
Psalm 3:8From the LORD comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people.

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