מֹץ (Mots): Driven Away Like Chaff
Deep Dive into מֹץThe Hebrew noun mots (מֹץ or מוֹץ) primarily translates to "chaff," which refers to the worthless husk material and seed coverings that surround the ripe seed of a grain plant. In the ancient agricultural contexts of the Near East, this non-fruit part of the plant was separated from the valuable grain through the processes of threshing and winnowing. Because this resulting husk material is physically very light, it is highly susceptible to being quickly and completely blown away by the wind. Etymologically, the term shares connections with Middle Hebrew and Arabic words for…
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