How to Pronounce Massah

MAH-suh

Massah is pronounced MAH-suh (ˈmæsə): two syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: MAS-uh.

What does Massah mean?

Massah means “testing” (Hebrew).

Where was Massah?

Massah was a place in the wilderness where the thirsty Israelites quarreled with Moses and tested the LORD, asking whether he was among them or not (Exodus 17:7). Moses later warned Israel not to tempt God as they had at Massah (Deuteronomy 6:16).

Also pronounced

MAS-uh

Found in Scripture

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