Strong’s H4854

מַשָּׂא

Part of speech

proper name, of a people and territory

Transliteration

Massa'

Pronunciation

mah-sah'

Definition

Massa

Meaning

Massa

Usage

In the Bible, "Massa" is used as a proper noun referring to a descendant of Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Hagar. Massa is listed as one of the twelve sons of Ishmael, who became tribal leaders or princes. The name is often associated with the idea of a "burden" or "oracle," reflecting its root meaning.

Bible references

Genesis 25:14;1 Chronicles 1:30