Strong's H4931 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: מִשְׁמֶרֶת (mishmereth)

Pronunciation: mish-mer'-reth

POS: mish-mer'-reth Morph: n-f

Exegesis: feminine of ;

Definition: feminine of מִשְׁמָר; 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; charge, keep, or to be kept, office, ordinace, safeguard, ward, watch.

KJV Usage: charge, keep, or to be kept, office, ordinace, safeguard, ward, watch.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) guard, charge, function, obligation, service, watch
• 2. 1a) guard, watch, house of detention or confinement
• 3. 1b) keeping, preserving
• 4. 1c) charge, injunction
• 5. 1d) office, function (ceremonial)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G596
• GREEK G2183
• GREEK G3925
• GREEK G5438

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