### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **môwshâʻâh**, represented by `{{H4190}}`, means **deliverance** or **salvation**. As a rare term, it appears only 1 time in 1 unique verse in the Bible, making its sole appearance highly significant. It is derived from the root יָשַׁע, which points to the act of saving or delivering.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The singular use of `{{H4190}}` is found in [[Psalms 68:20]], which declares, "He that is our God is the God of **salvation**." This verse establishes a core attribute of God `{{H410}}`, identifying Him as the very source of deliverance. The passage immediately connects this salvation to God's ultimate authority, stating that "unto GOD `{{H3069}}` the Lord `{{H136}}` belong the issues `{{H8444}}` from death `{{H4194}}`." Thus, the word is presented in a context of God's supreme power over life and mortality.
### Related Words & Concepts
The context of `{{H4190}}` in its only verse links it to several key concepts:
* `{{H410}}` **ʼêl** (God): This word for God emphasizes His might and strength. The verse uses it to declare that the mighty God is specifically the God of **salvation** [[Psalms 68:20]]. Its use elsewhere confirms God's unique power and nature [[Numbers 23:19]].
* `{{H4194}}` **mâveth** (death): This term is placed in direct relationship with salvation. God’s role as the God of salvation is proven by His control over the "issues from **death**" [[Psalms 68:20]]. The power over death is a recurring theme associated with God's ultimate authority [[Isaiah 25:8]].
* `{{H8444}}` **tôwtsâʼâh** (issues, exit, source): This word, translated as "issues" or "outgoings," figuratively describes a deliverance or an escape route. In its context, it suggests that God provides the "exits" from death, which is the essence of the **salvation** He offers [[Psalms 68:20]]. The same word is used for the source of life that flows from the heart [[Proverbs 4:23]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{H4190}}` is concentrated in its single appearance, which conveys profound truths about God's nature.
* **God as the Author of Salvation:** The primary declaration is that God is intrinsically "the God of **salvation**." Deliverance is not merely something He does, but part of who He is [[Psalms 68:20]].
* **Sovereignty over Death:** The concept of salvation is immediately defined by its ultimate scope: power over **death** `{{H4194}}`. God's ability to save is shown to be absolute because He alone controls the "issues" or exits from mortality.
* **Deliverance as an Escape:** By using the word for "issues" or "exits" `{{H8444}}`, the text portrays salvation as a concrete escape provided by God. He is the source of the way out from the finality of death.
### Summary
In summary, **môwshâʻâh** `{{H4190}}`, despite its rarity, provides a powerful and concise definition of divine deliverance. Its lone occurrence in scripture [[Psalms 68:20]] frames **salvation** as a fundamental characteristic of God, demonstrated through His absolute authority over **death** `{{H4194}}`. This single word, in its specific context, encapsulates the idea that God is not only a savior but is the very source of escape from our greatest peril.
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