Original Word: מֶמְשָׁלָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: memshalah
Pronunciation: mem-shaw-LAW
Phonetic Spelling: (mem-shaw-law')
Definition: Dominion, rule, authority, government
Meaning: rule, a realm, a ruler

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָשַׁל (mashal), meaning "to rule" or "to have dominion."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1849 (ἐξουσία, exousia): Often translated as "authority" or "power," this Greek term captures the essence of "memshalah" in the New Testament context.

- G932 (βασιλεία, basileia): Translated as "kingdom," it reflects the concept of dominion and rule.

Usage: The Hebrew word "memshalah" refers to the concept of dominion or authority. It is used to describe the power or rule exercised by a person or entity, often in a governmental or leadership context. This term emphasizes the structured and authoritative aspect of governance, whether it be divine, royal, or human.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of "memshalah" was integral to understanding theocratic and monarchical rule. The Israelites viewed God as the ultimate ruler, with earthly kings serving as His representatives. The idea of dominion was not only political but also spiritual, reflecting God's sovereignty over creation. The term is often associated with the Davidic monarchy, where the king was seen as God's appointed ruler over Israel.

Word Origin
fem. of mimshal
Definition
rule, dominion, realm
NASB Translation
authority (1), domain (1), dominion (9), forces (1), govern (2), rule (4).

מֶמְשָׁלָה noun feminine rule, dominion, realm (compare Dr^{Jphil. xi. 1882, 215}); — absolute ׳מ Micah 4:8; construct מֶמְשֶׁ֫לֶת Psalm 136:8 (before בְּ Ges^{§ 130}, 1 Kö^{ii. 182}), Jeremiah 34:1 2t.; suffix מֶמְשַׁלְתְּךָ Isaiah 22:21; Psalm 145:13; מֶמְשַׁלְתּוֺ 1 Kings 9:19 6t.; plural construct מֶמְשְׁלוֺת Psalm 136:9; suffix מַמְשְׁלוֺתָיו Psalm 114:2; —

1 rule, dominion (human) Isaiah 22:21; Micah 4:8; וְכָלֿ מֶמְשַׁלְתּוֺ עִמּוֺ2Chronicles 32:9 and all his imperial might with him (i.e. display of might — soldiers, court, luxury, etc.; of Sennach.); כֹּל אֶרֶץ מֶמְשַׁלְתּוֺ 1 Kings 9:19 2Chronicles 8:6; Jeremiah 51:28, מַמְלְכוֺת אֶרֶץ מֶמְשֶׁלֶת יָדוֺ Jeremiah 34:1; hence ׳מ alone = relam, domian 2 Kings 20:13 = Isaiah 39:2; Daniel 11:5.

2 rule of heavenly bodies הַיּוֺם ׳לִמְשׁ Genesis 1:16 the sun for the rule ofthe day, compare Genesis 1:16; also followed by בְּ Psalm 136:8; Psalm 136:9.

3 God's rule dominion: Psalm 145:13 ("" מַלְכוּת), כָּלמְֿקֹמוֺת מֶמְשַׁלְתּוֺ Psalm 103:22; plural = realm הָֽיְתה יְהוּדָה לְקָדְשׁ֑וֺ יִשְׂרָאֵל מַמְשְׁלוֺתָֽיו ׃ Psalm 114:2.

[מִשְׁלָח], מִשְׁלֹחַ, מִשְׁלַ֫חַת see שׁלח.

מְשֻׁלָּם, מְשִׁלֵּ(י)מוֺת, מְשֶׁלֶמְיָה(וּׅ see שׁלם.

מְשִׁלֵּמִית, מְשֻׁלֶּ֫מֶת see שׁלם.

מִשֶּׁלָּ֫נוּ see שֶׁ֑. מִשְׁלשׁ Genesis 38:24 see שׁלשׁ.

מְשַׁמָּה see שׁמם.

מִשְׁמָן, מִשְׁמַנָּה, ׳מַשׁ, מַשְׁמַנִּים see שׁמן.

I, II. מִשְׁמָע, [מִשְׁמַ֫עַת] see שׁמע.

מִשְׁמָר, [מִשְׁמֶ֫רֶת] see שׁמר.

מִשְׁנֶה see שׁנה. מְשִׁסָּה see שׁסס.

משׁע (compare Assyrian misû, cleanse, wash, compare Dl^HWB; whence might come following — though שׁ = s is surprising — compare Dl^{Baer, Ezech. xiv}).

dominion, government, power, to rule

Feminine of mimshal; rule; also (concretely in plural) a realm or a ruler -- dominion, government, power, to rule.

see HEBREW mimshal

הַמֶּמְשָׁלָה֙ הממשלה וּ֝מֶֽמְשֶׁלְתְּךָ֗ וּמֶֽמְשֶׁלְתְּךָ֖ וממשלתך לְמֶמְשְׁל֣וֹת לְמֶמְשֶׁ֣לֶת לממשלות לממשלת מֶמְשֶׁ֨לֶת מֶמְשַׁלְתּ֑וֹ מֶמְשַׁלְתּ֖וֹ מֶמְשַׁלְתּֽוֹ׃ מַמְשְׁלוֹתָֽיו׃ ממשלותיו׃ ממשלת ממשלתו ממשלתו׃ ham·mem·šā·lāh hammemšālāh hammemshaLah lə·mem·še·leṯ lə·mem·šə·lō·wṯ ləmemšeleṯ ləmemšəlōwṯ lememShelet lememsheLot mam·šə·lō·w·ṯāw mamšəlōwṯāw mamsheloTav mem·šal·tōw mem·še·leṯ memšaltōw memšeleṯ memshalTo memShelet ū·mem·šel·tə·ḵā ūmemšeltəḵā umemsheltechaInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts