Strong’s H4131

מוֹט

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

mowt

Pronunciation

moht

Definition

To totter, shake, slip, be moved

Meaning

to waver, to slip, shake, fall

Usage

The Hebrew verb "mot" primarily conveys the idea of instability or lack of firmness. It is often used metaphorically to describe a state of being unsettled or insecure, whether physically, emotionally, or spiritually. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it frequently appears in poetic and wisdom literature to express the precariousness of human life and the steadfastness of God's support.

Bible references

Leviticus 25:35;Deuteronomy 32:35;1 Chronicles 16:30;Job 41:23;Psalm 10:6;Psalm 13:4;Psalm 15:5;Psalm 16:8;Psalm 17:5;Psalm 21:7;Psalm 30:6;Psalm 38:16;Psalm 46:2;Psalm 46:5;Psalm 46:6;Psalm 55:3;Psalm 55:22;Psalm 60:2;Psalm 62:2;Psalm 62:6;Psalm 82:5;Psalm 93:1;Psalm 94:18;Psalm 96:10;Psalm 104:5