לְ/מָשָׁ֥ל
𐤋/𐤌𐤔𐤋
lemashal
a proverb
apparently from מָשַׁל in some original sense of superiority in mental action; properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse); byword, like, parable, proverb.
2 Chronicles 7:20 · Word #17
Lexicon H4912
| Lemma | מָשָׁל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤔𐤋 |
| Transliteration | mâshâl |
| Strong's | H4912 |
| In-context | a proverb |
Morphology HR/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H4912-02
for a ruling-parable
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun in the absolute state (Ncmsa) with prefixed preposition לְ (“for/to”). No pronominal suffix. Strong’s H4912. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מָשָׁל derives from the root משל, which conveys the idea of ruling or exercising authority, extended metaphorically to a saying that ‘rules’ the mind through comparison. The prefixed לְ preposition and the masculine singular absolute form (Ncmsa) are reflected in the rendering "for a ruling-parable," preserving both the singular form and the sense of authoritative comparison. |
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Words from Root משל (to rule, govern, exercise authority; to liken, compare, speak in analogy)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H4910-01 |
emeshol | I shall rule |
H4912-01 |
hamashal | the ruling-saying |
H4475-01 |
hamemeshalah | the ruling-dominion |
Word Usage (39 occurrences of H4912)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numbers 23:7 | מְשָׁל֖/וֹ | meshalo | his parable |
| Numbers 23:18 | מְשָׁל֖/וֹ | meshalo | his oracle |
| Numbers 24:3 | מְשָׁל֖/וֹ | meshalo | his oracle |