Strong’s H4931
מִשְׁמֶרֶת
Part of speech
Noun Feminine
Transliteration
mishmereth
Pronunciation
mish-meh'-reth
Definition
Guard, charge, duty, watch, obligation, service
Meaning
watch, the act, the sentry, the post, objectively preservation, safe, observance, duty, party
Usage
The term "mishmereth" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a range of meanings related to the concept of guarding or keeping. It often refers to duties or responsibilities, particularly those associated with religious or ceremonial obligations. It can also imply a watch or guard, both in a literal and figurative sense.
Bible references
Genesis 26:5;Exodus 12:6;Exodus 16:23;Exodus 16:32;Exodus 16:33;Exodus 16:34;Leviticus 8:35;Leviticus 18:30;Leviticus 22:9;Numbers 1:53;Numbers 3:7;Numbers 3:7;Numbers 3:8;Numbers 3:25;Numbers 3:28;Numbers 3:31;Numbers 3:32;Numbers 3:36;Numbers 3:38;Numbers 3:38;Numbers 4:27;Numbers 4:28;Numbers 4:31;Numbers 4:32;Numbers 8:26