מִשְׁמֶרֶת
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
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What does מִשְׁמֶרֶת (mishmar) mean in the Bible?
מִשְׁמֶרֶת (mishmar) is a Hebrew word meaning "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". watch, i. The word highlights disciplined vigilance. Covenant faithfulness includes attentive guarding alongside active labor. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant, Revelation.
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Meaning
Denotes both vigilant guarding and faithful observance—duty expressed through active watchfulness and protective responsibility.
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 BDB: guard Usage: charge, keep, or to be kept, office, ordinace, safeguard, ward, watch.
Why This Word Matters
The word highlights disciplined vigilance. Covenant faithfulness includes attentive guarding alongside active labor. Nehemiah 4:15-23
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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Old Testament Witnesses
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