מָשַׁל
ma.shal
“to rule”
Definition
to rule
a primitive root;
- to rule, have dominion, reign 1a) (Qal) to rule, have dominion 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to rule 1b2) to exercise dominion
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Occurrences
מָשַׁל appears 67 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.
The calm words of the wise are heededover the shouts of a ruler among fools.
Send the tribute lambsto the ruler of the land,from Sela in the desertto the mount of Daughter Zion.
“Please ask all the leaders of Shechem, ‘Is it better for you that seventy men, all the sons of Jerubbaal, rule over you, or just one man?’ Remember that I am your own flesh and blood.”
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful sonand share his inheritance as one of the brothers.
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