◄ 4882. meshusah ►
Berean Strong's Lexicon meshusah: Exultation, rejoicing Original Word: מְשׁוּשָׂה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: meshusah Pronunciation: meh-shoo-sah Phonetic Spelling: (mesh-oo-saw') Definition: Exultation, rejoicing Meaning: spoilation Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of rejoicing is χαρά (chara), Strong's Greek 5479, which also denotes joy and gladness. Usage: The term "meshusah" refers to a state or expression of joy and exultation. It is used to describe a profound sense of happiness and celebration, often in the context of divine deliverance or blessing. The word captures the essence of a deep, heartfelt rejoicing that is both personal and communal. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, expressions of joy and exultation were integral to religious and communal life. Celebrations, feasts, and worship were often marked by singing, dancing, and other forms of rejoicing. The concept of "meshusah" would have been understood as a natural response to God's acts of salvation and provision. It reflects the communal and covenantal relationship between God and His people, where joy is a response to divine faithfulness and blessing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin the same as meshissah, q.v. Brown-Driver-Briggs מְשׁוּסָּה Kt.= מְשְׁסָּהsee שׁסס Strong's Exhaustive Concordance spoil From an unused root meaning to plunder; spoilation -- spoil. Forms and Transliterations לִמְשִׁסָּ֧ה למשסה lim·šis·sāh limshisSah limšissāh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Isaiah 42:24 HEB: [לִמְשֹׁוסֶה כ] (לִמְשִׁסָּ֧ה ק) יַעֲקֹ֛ב INT: Who gave spoil Jacob and Israel 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 4882 1 Occurrence lim·šis·sāh — 1 Occ.