H4931

מִשְׁמֶרֶת

mišmereṯ

Appears in 78 Bible verses

Strong's Definition

watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly) duty or (objectively) a usage or party &#8212 charge, keep, or to be kept, office, ordinace, safeguard, ward, watch.

Detailed Meaning

guard, charge, function, obligation, service, watch, guard, watch, house of detention or confinement, keeping, preserving, charge, injunction, office, function (ceremonial)

Part of Speech

feminine noun

KJV Translation Counts

charge(50x) ward(9x) watch(7x) keep(7x) ordinance(3x) offices(1x) safeguard(1x)

Related Words

H4929 | מִשְׁמָר | ward, watch, guard, diligence, offices, prison