To keep, to guard

H4931
Hebrew
UBS
מִשְׁמֶרֶת
mishmerethmish-mer'-reth
Noun Feminine

Definition

= causative action by which humans or deities make sure that an object is safe from harm; ◄ by observing the object and the surrounding area carefully and intervening when necessary

Semantic Domains

Safe
Space
Control
Buildings
Serve
Laws

Etymology

feminine of H4929 (מִשְׁמָר);

KJV Translations

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

Occurrences69
Frequency Rank#481

Verse Usage

This word appears 69 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.