The meaning of “מֶמְשָׁלָה”
Understanding memshâlâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of מִמְשָׁל dominion, government, power, to rule. - rule - also (concretely in plural) a realm or a ruler 1) ru...
מֶמְשָׁלָה
feminine of מִמְשָׁל dominion, government, power, to rule. - rule - also (concretely in plural) a realm or a ruler 1) rule, dominion, realm 1a) rule, dominion, realm, domain 1b) rule 1c) rule, dominion (of God)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 1:16 | “And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.” Word: מֶמְשָׁלָה (memshâlâh) | |
| 1 Kings 9:19 | “And all the cities of store that Solomon had, and cities for his chariots, and cities for his horsemen, and that which Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion.” Word: מֶמְשָׁלָה (memshâlâh) | |
| 2 Kings 20:13 | “And Hezekiah hearkened unto them, and shewed them all the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them not.” Word: מֶמְשָׁלָה (memshâlâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 32:9 | “After this did Sennacherib king of Assyria send his servants to Jerusalem, (but he himself laid siege against Lachish, and all his power with him,) unto Hezekiah king of Judah, and unto all Judah that were at Jerusalem, saying,” Word: מֶמְשָׁלָה (memshâlâh) | |
| Psalms 136:8 | “The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:” Word: מֶמְשָׁלָה (memshâlâh) |
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