Moriah

[ maw-rahy-uh, moh- ]

noun

, Bible.

1. a mountainous region in ancient Palestine, where Abraham prepared to sacrifice Isaac.
2. Also Douay Bible, Moria. a site usually identified with Zion, where Solomon built the Temple.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Moriah¹

Ultimately from Hebrew Mōrīyyāh, of uncertain origin and meaning

Example Sentences

Diplomatic correspondent for Israel's Channel 13 News, Moriah Asraf Wolberg, says Netanyahu told Sunak Israel would increase the amount of humanitarian aid into Gaza “in the coming days” and is working on a broad aid programme.

From BBC

The Rev. Dr. Byron L. Benton, pastor of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in North Charleston, said that is particularly true for those who haven’t seen much improvement in their lives, no matter who was president.

From Seattle Times

Wright, a former Sunday school superintendent for Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in North Charleston, said Carter was very knowledgeable on Scripture.

From Seattle Times

Bodycam footage shows what looks like a routine traffic stop turning into a surprise marriage proposal by Troy Goldschmidt to his shocked girlfriend Moriah Prichard.

From BBC

AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas jury on Thursday convicted a woman of murder in the May 2022 shooting death of rising professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson in a case that led investigators on a 43-day international search for the killer.

From Washington Times