מוּסָב
𐤌𐤅𐤎𐤁
mûwçâb
H4141 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A surrounding structure, enclosure, or area that encircles or encompasses something, especially in architectural contexts; refers to something that forms a circuit or that which goes around. Primarily denotes the outer parts or border of a building or space.
Semantic Range
encircling structure, architectural circuit, outer gallery, enclosure, surrounding area, winding or encircling part
Root / Etymology
Root: סָבַב (s-b-b), meaning 'to turn, go around, encircle.' מוּסָב is a noun formation from this root, referring specifically to that which is turned round or surrounds.
Historical & Contextual Notes
מוּסָב occurs infrequently in the Hebrew Bible, most notably in passages detailing architectural and ritual aspects of the Jerusalem temple (e.g., 1 Kings 6:29; Ezekiel 41:7). It denotes elements that form the perimeter or surround a space or object, such as surrounding chambers, galleries, or enclosures. The meaning is distinct from related nouns like מַסָּב (massab, 'round thing' or 'base') or סְבִיבָה (seviva, 'surroundings'), as מוּסָב generally refers to the structural aspect of encircling or bordering either as a location or a physical feature. In the post-exilic and later periods, the term fell out of common use. English translations often render the term as 'circuit,' 'enclosure,' or 'winding,' but these may not always reflect the architectural nuance of the original term.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from סָבַב; a turn, i.e. circuit (of a building); winding about.
Bantu Hebrew
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סבב (s-b-b) — to turn, to encircle, to go around
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H4036 | מָגוֹר מִסָּבִיב | from around |
| H4142 | מוּסַבָּה | turned-around ones of |
| H4524 | מֵסַב | at his encircling couch |
| H5252 | נְסִבָּה | turning circumstance |
| H5437 | סָבַב | cause yourself to turn |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H4141-01 |
מֽוּסַב | musav | HNcmsc |
the winding | encircling structure of | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H4141-01 |
Ezekiel 41:7 | מֽוּסַב | musav | HNcmsc |
the winding | encircling structure of |