מִשְׁלֵ֗י
𐤌𐤔𐤋𐤉
misheley
Proverbs of
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
Proverbs 10:1 · Word #1
Lexicon H4912
| Lemma | מָשָׁל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤔𐤋 |
| Transliteration | mâshâl |
| Strong's | H4912 |
| In-context | Proverbs of |
Morphology HNcmpc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
SIBI-P1 H4912-05
comparison-proverbs of
| Root | משל (m-š-l) |
| Core Meanings | to rule, govern; to compare; likeness; analogy; proverbial speech |
| Semantic Range | proverb, parable, maxim, byword, taunt-song, illustrative saying, didactic poem |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical literature, a מָשָׁל functions as a vehicle of wisdom, conveying rule-like insight through analogy and vivid comparison. It reflects Israel’s pedagogical tradition, where truth is taught through memorable, governing sayings that shape moral and spiritual understanding. |
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural noun in construct state (HNcmpc) from מָשָׁל; plural ending -ֵי marks construct form, indicating possession or association with a following noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root משל (m-š-l), which conveys both ruling and drawing comparisons, hence a saying that expresses insight through analogy or likeness. The form is masculine plural in the construct state ("proverbs of"), so the rendering preserves the plural sense and the construct relationship by ending with "of." |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root משל (to rule, govern; to compare; likeness; analogy; proverbial speech)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H4912-01 |
hamashal | the ruling-saying |
H4910-01 |
hamoshel | the ruling-one |
H4910-02 |
hamoshelim | the ruling men |
H4912-02 |
lemashal | for a ruling-parable |
H4475-01 |
lememeshelet | to the dominion of |
|
limeshol | to rule |
H4912-03 |
mashal | a ruling proverb |
H4910-03 |
mashelu | they exercised dominion |
H4475-02 |
memeshaleto | his ruling dominion |
H4910-04 |
meshal | you have ruled (2ms, Qal); rule of (masculine singular construct) |
H4912-04 |
meshalo | his likeness-proverb |
H4910-05 |
meshol | to rule |
H4474-01 |
mimeshal | ruling-dominion |
H4910-06 |
moshel | ruling one |
H4910-07 |
moshelim | ruling men |
H4911-01 |
nimeshal | is being likened |
H4910-08 |
timeshol | you (masculine singular) shall rule / she shall rule |
H4910-09 |
umashal | and he exercised dominion |
H4911-02 |
umeshol | and you, utter a proverb! |
H4910-10 |
umoshel | and a ruling-one |
H4911-03 |
venimeshaleti | and I was likened |
H4910-11 |
yimeshal | he will rule |
H4910-12 |
yimeshelu | they shall rule |
H4910-13 |
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 |