Berean Strong's Lexicon mimshal: Dominion, rule, authority, reign Original Word: מִמְשָׁל Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָשַׁל (mashal), meaning "to rule" or "to have dominion." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1849 (ἐξουσία, exousia) - authority, power - G932 (βασιλεία, basileia) - kingdom, reign Usage: The term "mimshal" refers to the concept of dominion or authority. It is used to describe the power or control exercised by a ruler or governing body. In the biblical context, it often denotes the sovereignty or rule that God grants to individuals or nations. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the concept of dominion was central to the understanding of kingship and governance. Rulers were often seen as divinely appointed figures who exercised authority over their subjects. The biblical use of "mimshal" reflects this cultural understanding, emphasizing the God-given authority bestowed upon leaders. In the Hebrew Bible, dominion is not only a political concept but also a theological one, highlighting God's ultimate sovereignty over creation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mashal Definition dominion, ruler NASB Translation authority (1), ruled (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִמְשָׁל noun [masculine] dominion, ruler (late); — absolute ׳מ Daniel 11:3,5; plural הַמִּמְשָׁלִים 1 Chronicles 26:6; — 1 רב ׳מ great dominion Daniel 11:3 (accusative of congnate meaning with verb with מָשַׁל), Daniel 11:5 (predicate of מֶמְשַׁלְתּוֺ). 2 abstract for concrete (plural) = rulers 1 Chronicles 26:6 (? read הַמּשְׁלִים). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dominion, that ruled From mashal; a ruler or (abstractly) rule -- dominion, that ruled. see HEBREW mashal Forms and Transliterations הַמִּמְשָׁלִ֖ים הממשלים מִמְשָׁ֣ל מִמְשָׁ֥ל מֶמְשַׁלְתּֽוֹ׃ ממשל ממשלתו׃ ham·mim·šā·lîm hammimšālîm hammishaLim mem·šal·tōw memšaltōw memshalTo mim·šāl mimšāl miShalLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 20:13 HEB: בְּבֵית֖וֹ וּבְכָל־ מֶמְשַׁלְתּֽוֹ׃ INT: his house all dominion 1 Chronicles 26:6 2 Chronicles 8:6 Isaiah 39:2 Daniel 11:3 Daniel 11:5 6 Occurrences |