מְשָׁל֖/וֹ
𐤌𐤔𐤋/𐤅
meshalo
his oracle
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.
H4912
Numbers 24:21 · Word #5
Lexicon H4912
| Lemma | מָשָׁל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤔𐤋 |
| Transliteration | mâshâl |
| Strong's | H4912 |
| In-context | his oracle |
Morphology HNcmsc/Sp3ms
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
SIBI-P1 H4912-04
his likeness-proverb
| Root | משל (m-š-l) |
| Core Meanings | likeness, comparison, rulership, authoritative saying |
| Semantic Range | proverb, parable, simile, taunt-song, byword, oracle-like discourse, wisdom saying |
| Conceptual Significance | מָשָׁל is a key term in Israelite wisdom tradition, especially in Proverbs, denoting concise sayings that express moral or theological insight through comparison. It can also introduce prophetic taunts or symbolic discourses, showing how authoritative speech shapes communal understanding and covenant faithfulness. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular construct (מְשָׁל) with 3rd masculine singular pronominal suffix (־וֹ), literally "proverb of him" or "his proverb." |
| Rendering Rationale | מָשָׁל (māšāl) denotes a comparison-based, authoritative saying derived from the root משל, which carries ideas of likeness and rulership or dominance in expression. The form is masculine singular construct with a 3ms pronominal suffix ("his"), so "his likeness-proverb" preserves both the comparative nuance of the root and the singular possessive form. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root משל (likeness, comparison, rulership, authoritative saying)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H4912-01 |
hamashal | the ruling-saying |
H4910-01 |
hamoshel | the ruling-one |
H4912-02 |
lemashal | for a ruling-parable |
H4475-01 |
lememeshelet | to the dominion of |
H4912-03 |
mashal | a ruling proverb |
H4910-02 |
mashelu | they exercised dominion |
H4475-02 |
memeshaleto | his ruling dominion |
H4910-03 |
meshal | you have ruled (2ms, Qal); rule of (masculine singular construct) |
H4910-04 |
meshol | to rule |
H4474-01 |
mimeshal | ruling-dominion |
H4912-05 |
misheley | comparison-proverbs of |
H4910-05 |
moshel | ruling one |
H4910-06 |
moshelim | ruling men |
|
timeshol | you (masculine singular) shall rule / she shall rule |
H4910-07 |
umashal | and he exercised dominion |
H4911-01 |
umeshol | and you, utter a proverb! |
H4910-08 |
umoshel | and a ruling-one |
H4911-02 |
venimeshaleti | and I was likened |
|
yimeshal | he will rule |
H4910-09 |
yimeshelu | they shall rule |
H4910-10 |
yimeshol | he will exercise 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 |