H4931 — מִשְׁמֶרֶת (mishmereth) | Hebrew Lexicon

H4931

מִשְׁמֶרֶת

mishmereth

Pronunciation: mish-mer'-reth

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

KJV Renderings

charge, keep, or to be kept, office, ordinace, safeguard, ward, watch.

Word Analysis

EN: watch

Etymology: feminine of H4929 (מִשְׁמָר);