מֹץ
Chaff (as pressed out, i.e. winnowed or (rather) threshed loose)
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What does מֹץ (mōṣ) mean in the Bible?
מֹץ (mōṣ) is a Hebrew word meaning "chaff (as pressed out, i.e. winnowed or (rather) threshed loose)". chaff (as pressed out, i. The image contrasts perceived power with actual fragility. This term runs through the canonical themes of Creation, Spirit.
Meaning
Chaff as separated waste from grain; symbolizes what is worthless, rejected, or destroyed in judgment imagery.
chaff (as pressed out, i.e. winnowed or (rather) threshed loose) BDB: chaff Usage: chaff.
Why This Word Matters
The image contrasts perceived power with actual fragility. Isaiah 17:12-14
Illustrates the fleeting power of hostile nations. Isaiah 29:1-8
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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