Strong's H4475 · Hebrew
מֶמְשָׁלָה
memshâlâh · /mem-shaw-law'/
Definition
rule; also (concretely in plural) a realm or a ruler
KJV: dominion, government, power, to rule.
Root / derivation: feminine of H4474 (מִמְשָׁל);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מֶמְשָׁלָה across 15 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
15 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Chronicles2 verses
And Baalath, and all the store cities that Solomon had, and all the chariot cities, and the cities of the horsemen, and all that Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and throughout all the land of his dominion. all that: Heb. all the desire of Solomon which he desired to build
2 Chronicles 32:9After this did Sennacherib king of Assyria send his servants to Jerusalem, (but he himself laid siege against Lachish, and all his power with him,) unto Hezekiah king of Judah, and unto all Judah that were at Jerusalem, saying, power: Heb. dominion
Psalms5 verses
Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.
Psalms 114:2Judah was his sanctuary, and Israel his dominion.
Psalms 136:8The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever: to rule: Heb. for the rulings by day
Psalms 136:9The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms 145:13Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations. an: Heb. a kingdom of all ages
Isaiah2 verses
And I will clothe him with thy robe, and strengthen him with thy girdle, and I will commit thy government into his hand: and he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to the house of Judah.
Isaiah 39:2And Hezekiah was glad of them, and shewed them the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them not. precious things: or, spicery armour: or, jewels: Heb. vessels, or, instruments
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4475 (memshâlâh) mean?
rule; also (concretely in plural) a realm or a ruler
How many times does H4475 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4475 (מֶמְשָׁלָה) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “dominion.”
How is memshâlâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4475 is rendered as “dominion” (10×), “rule” (4×), “government” (1×), “power” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מֶמְשָׁלָה come from?
feminine of H4474 (מִמְשָׁל);