Hebrew · H4475, G1849

מֶמְשָׁלָה

Rule ; also (concretely in plural) a realm or a ruler · authority

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מֶמְשָׁלָה H4475 rule ; also (concretely in plural) a realm or a ruler

Pronunciation memĕšālāh

Concrete exercise of authority—shifts from abstract rule to actual realms and rulers wielding power.

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ἐξουσία G1849 authority

Pronunciation exousía

Liberty or power to act; authority as rightful power, especially judicial and governmental authority

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What does מֶמְשָׁלָה (memshalah) mean in the Bible?

מֶמְשָׁלָה · ἐξουσία is a Hebrew phrase meaning "dominion, rule, governing authority".

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What does מֶמְשָׁלָה · ἐξουσία mean in the Bible?

מֶמְשָׁלָה · ἐξουσία is a Hebrew phrase meaning "dominion, rule, governing authority".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H4475, G1849?

H4475, G1849 is connected to 15 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. dominion, rule, governing authority

Strong's H4475, G1849

Lexical occurrences 15 verses

Source Gloss

dominion, rule, governing authority

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