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Lexicon :: Strong's H4131 - môṭ

Aa
מוֹט
Transliteration
môṭ
Pronunciation
mote
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 1158

Strong’s Definitions

מוֹט môwṭ, mote; a primitive root; to waver; by implication, to slip, shake, fall:—be carried, cast, be out of course, be fallen in decay, × exceedingly, fall(-ing down), be (re-) moved, be ready, shake, slide, slip.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 39x

The KJV translates Strong's H4131 in the following manner: moved (20x), removed (5x), slip (3x), carried (1x), cast (1x), course (1x), decay (1x), falling down (1x), exceedingly (1x), fall (1x), ready (1x), shaketh (1x), slide (1x), variant (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 39x
The KJV translates Strong's H4131 in the following manner: moved (20x), removed (5x), slip (3x), carried (1x), cast (1x), course (1x), decay (1x), falling down (1x), exceedingly (1x), fall (1x), ready (1x), shaketh (1x), slide (1x), variant (1x).

  1. to totter, shake, slip

    1. (Qal) to totter, shake, slip

    2. (Niphal) to be shaken, be moved, be overthrown

    3. (Hiphil) to dislodge, let fall, drop

    4. (Hithpael) to be greatly shaken

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
מוֹט môwṭ, mote; a primitive root; to waver; by implication, to slip, shake, fall:—be carried, cast, be out of course, be fallen in decay, × exceedingly, fall(-ing down), be (re-) moved, be ready, shake, slide, slip.
STRONGS H4131: Abbreviations
† [מוֺט] verb totter, shake, slip (usually in poetry) (Late Hebrew id., derived species; Aramaic bdb055604, מוּט; Arabic bdb055605 (medial י) remove, retire; deviate from right course; repel, push, thrust; Ethiopic bdb055606 turn; Assyrian maṭû is dwindle, diminish, grow weak DlHWB 405; > denominative from מוט pole, bar DlProl. 184 GerberVerb. denominative 195 f., compare Buhl); —
Qal Perfect 3rd person feminine singular מָ֫טָה Psalm 60:4 + 2 times; 3rd person plural מָ֫טוּ Psalm 46:7; Imperfect 3rd person feminine singular תָּמוּט Deuteronomy 32:35; Isaiah 54:10; 3rd person feminine plural תְּמוּטֶינָה Isaiah 54:10; Infinitive construct מוֺט Psalm 38:17; Psalm 46:3; absolute id. Isaiah 24:19; Participle מָט Proverbs 25:26; plural מָטִים Proverbs 24:11; — totter, slip, subject רֶגֶל (figurative of insecurity) Deuteronomy 32:35; Psalm 38:17; Psalm 94:18: compare (without רֶגֶל) Proverbs 24:11 לַהֶרֶד מ׳; לִפְנֵירָֿשָׁע מ׳ Proverbs 25:26; shake, intransitive, subject יָד Leviticus 25:35 (H; of feebleness); subject גְּבָעוֺת Isaiah 54:10 (|| מוּשׁ); הָרִים בְלֵב יַמִּים מ׳ Psalm 46:3 (|| הֵמִיר, compare מור) (both symbolic of extreme insecurity); compare subject בְּרִית Isaiah 54:10; subject מַמְלָכוֺת Psalm 46:7; subject אֶרֶץ (= land) Psalm 60:4; compare Isaiah 24:19 (see below Hithp.).
Niph. Perfect 3rd person plural נָמ֫וֺטוּ Psalm 17:5; Imperfect יִמּוֺט Psalm 15:5 + 8 times, etc.; — all in poetry, mostly with negative (בַּל 13 times; לֹא 6 times), be shaken, moved, overthrown, of idols Isaiah 40:20; Isaiah 41:7; of scales of crocodile Job 41:15; of תֵּבֵל 1 Chronicles 16:30 = Psalm 93:1; Psalm 96:10; of אֶרֶץ Psalm 104:5; of הַרצִֿיּוֺן Psalm 125:1, compare Psalm 46:6; figurative of general disorder (no negative), subject מוֺסְדֵי אֶרֶץ Psalm 82:5; often of righteous, as secure, Psalm 10:6; Psalm 15:5; Psalm 16:8; Psalm 21:8; Psalm 30:7; Psalm 62:3; Psalm 62:7; Psalm 112:6; Proverbs 10:30; Proverbs 12:3 (subject צַדִּיקִים שֹׁרֶשׁ); compare (without negative) Psalm 13:5; Psalm 140:11 Qr (so apparently Greek Version of the LXX AV RV; but meaning of Niph. not suitable; Kt Hiph. which see); figurative of steadfast obedience (subject פְּעָמַי) Psalm 17:5.
Hiph. Imperfect 3rd person masculine plural יָמִ֫יטוּ Psalm 55:4; Psalm 140:11 Kt (Qr Niph.); — dislodge, let fall, drop יָמִיטוּ עָלַי אָ֫וֶן Psalm 55:4; compare גֶּחָלִים וימיטו עֲלֵיהֶם Psalm 140:11 Kt, and may they drop coals upon them, De and others; < read יַמְטִיר (Hup Gr Bae Dr), which Bi Che insert.
Hithpo`l. Perfect 3rd person feminine singular הִתְמוֺטְטָה מוֺט Isaiah 24:19 be greatly shaken (subject אֶדֶץ in judgment of' י׳; || רעע, פרר, Hithp.)
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Leviticus

25:35

Deuteronomy

32:35; 32:35

1 Chronicles

16:30

Job

41:15

Psalms

10:6; 13:5; 15:5; 15:5; 16:8; 17:5; 17:5; 21:8; 30:7; 38:17; 38:17; 46:3; 46:3; 46:6; 46:7; 46:7; 55:4; 55:4; 60:4; 60:4; 62:3; 62:7; 82:5; 93:1; 94:18; 96:10; 104:5; 112:6; 125:1; 140:11; 140:11; 140:11

Proverbs

10:30; 12:3; 24:11; 24:11; 25:26; 25:26

Isaiah

24:19; 24:19; 24:19; 40:20; 41:7; 54:10; 54:10; 54:10; 54:10

H4131

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Strong's Number H4131 matches the Hebrew מוֹט (môṭ),
which occurs 39 times in 36 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 25:35

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 25:35 - And if your brother becomes poor and is not able to make a living, then you are to keep him with you, helping him as you would a man from another country who is living among you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:35

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:35 - Punishment is mine and reward, at the time of the slipping of their feet: for the day of their downfall is near, sudden will be their fate.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:30

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:30 - Be in fear before him, all the earth: the world is ordered so that it may not be moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 41:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 41:23 - The plates of his flesh are joined together, fixed, and not to be moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:6 - He has said in his heart, I will not be moved: through all generations I will never be in trouble.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:4 - And he who is against me may not say, I have overcome him; and those who are troubling me may not be glad when I am moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 15:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 15:5 - He who does not put out his money at interest, or for payment give false decisions against men who have done no wrong. He who does these things will never be moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:8 - I have put the Lord before me at all times; because he is at my right hand, I will not be moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:5 - I have kept my feet in your ways, my steps have not been turned away.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:7 - For the king has faith in the Lord, and through the mercy of the Most High he will not be moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:6 - When things went well for me I said, I will never be moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:16 - I said, Let them not be glad over me; when my foot is moved, let them not be lifted up with pride against me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 46:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 46:2 - For this cause we will have no fear, even though the earth is changed, and though the mountains are moved in the heart of the sea;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 46:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 46:5 - God has taken his place in her; she will not be moved: he will come to her help at the dawn of morning.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 46:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 46:6 - The nations were angry, the kingdoms were moved; at the sound of his voice the earth became like wax.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:3 - I am troubled because of the voice of the cruel ones, because of the loud cry of the evil-doers; for they put a weight of evil on me, and they are cruel in their hate for me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:22 - Put your cares on the Lord, and he will be your support; he will not let the upright man be moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 60:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 60:2 - By the power of your hand the earth is shaking and broken; make it strong again, for it is moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:2 - He only is my Rock and my salvation; he is my high tower; I will not be greatly moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:6 - He only is my Rock and my salvation; he is my high tower; I will not be greatly moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 82:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 82:5 - They have no knowledge or sense; they go about in the dark: all the bases of the earth are moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 93:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 93:1 - The Lord is King; he is clothed with glory; the Lord is clothed with strength; power is the cord of his robe; the world is fixed, so that it may not be moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 94:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 94:18 - If I say, My foot is slipping; your mercy, O Lord, is my support.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 96:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 96:10 - Say among the nations, The Lord is King; yes, the world is ordered so that it may not be moved; he will be an upright judge of the peoples.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:5 - He has made the earth strong on its bases, so that it may not be moved for ever and ever;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 112:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 112:6 - He will not ever be moved; the memory of the upright will be living for ever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 125:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 125:1 - <A Song of the going up.> Those whose hope is in the Lord are like the mountain of Zion, which may not be moved, but keeps its place for ever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 140:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 140:10 - Let burning flames come down on them: let them be put into the fire, and into deep waters, so that they may not get up again.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:30 - The upright man will never be moved, but evil-doers will not have a safe resting-place in the land.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:3 - No man will make himself safe through evil-doing; but the root of upright men will never be moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:11 - Be the saviour of those who are given up to death, and do not keep back help from those who are slipping to destruction.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 25:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 25:26 - Like a troubled fountain and a dirty spring, is an upright man who has to give way before evil-doers.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 24:19

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 24:19 - The earth is completely broken, it is parted in two, it is violently moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 40:20

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 40:20 - The wise workman makes selection of the mulberry-tree of the offering, a wood which will not become soft; so that the image may be fixed to it and not be moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:7

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:7 - So the metal-worker put heart into the gold-worker, and he who was hammering the metal smooth said kind words to the iron-worker, saying of the plate, It is ready: and he put it together with nails, so that there might be no slipping.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 54:10

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 54:10 - For the mountains may be taken away, and the hills be moved out of their places, but my love will not be taken from you, or my agreement of peace broken, says the Lord, who has had mercy on you.
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