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Moserah

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Moserah was a wilderness station near Mount Hor, probably the same as Moseroth. The name is related to bonds or bands.

Definition

Moserah, meaning “bond” or “bonds,” was a place near Mount Hor. It is apparently the same place as Moseroth, the plural form of the name.

Biblical Usage

Moserah is mentioned as one of the places associated with Israel’s wilderness journey and Aaron’s death.

Historical Background

The name may represent Moser with a Hebrew ending indicating locality or direction. Its identification with Moseroth is probable in the supplied account.

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(bonds), (10:6) apparently the same as Moseroth, (Numbers 33:30) its plural form, the name of a place near Mount Hor.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>mo-se'-ra, mo'-se-ra (mocerah, "bond"): Perhaps Moser with the "he" of locale (direction), "to Moser" (De 10:6).</p><p>See MOSEROTH.</p>
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