The meaning of “מִשְׁמֶרֶת”
Understanding mishmereth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of מִשְׁמָר charge, keep, or to be kept, office, ordinace, safeguard, ward, watch. - watch, i.e. the act (custo...
מִשְׁמֶרֶת
feminine of מִשְׁמָר charge, keep, or to be kept, office, ordinace, safeguard, ward, watch. - watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post - objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe - figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly) duty or (objectively) a usage or party 1) guard, charge, function, obligation, service, watch 1a) guard, watch, house of detention or confinement 1b) keeping, preserving 1c) charge, injunction 1d) office, function (ceremonial)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 26:5 | “Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.” Word: מִשְׁמֶרֶת (mishmereth) | |
| Numbers 4:32 | “And the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords, with all their instruments, and with all their service: and by name ye shall reckon the instruments of the charge of their burden.” Word: מִשְׁמֶרֶת (mishmereth) | |
| 1 Samuel 22:23 | “Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard. ” Word: מִשְׁמֶרֶת (mishmereth) | |
| 2 Kings 11:6 | “And a third part shall be at the gate of Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, that it be not broken down.” Word: מִשְׁמֶרֶת (mishmereth) | |
| Nehemiah 12:45 | “And both the singers and the porters kept the ward of their God, and the ward of the purification, according to the commandment of David, and of Solomon his son.” Word: מִשְׁמֶרֶת (mishmereth) |
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