Moriah
Americannoun
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a mountainous region in ancient Palestine, where Abraham prepared to sacrifice Isaac.
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Also Moria. a site usually identified with Zion, where Solomon built the Temple.
Etymology
Origin of Moriah
Ultimately from Hebrew Mōrīyyāh, of uncertain origin and meaning
Example Sentences
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The Trojans led 62-58, early in the fourth quarter and 70-68 with 5:35 to play before Kiyomi McMiller and Moriah Murray made key shots to give Penn State the lead.
From Los Angeles Times
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
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