Lexicon mishmaath: Report, news, hearing Original Word: מִשְׁמַעַת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance simileFeminineal sense of superiority in mental action; properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as a adae, compare, use (as a) proverb, speak (in proverbs), utter. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shama Definition an obedient band, body of subjects NASB Translation guard (3), subject (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מִשְׁמַ֫עַת] noun feminine obedient band, body of subjects; — only suffix: 1 probably = body-guard, as especially bound to obedience, מִשְׁמַעְתּ֑ךָ 1 Samuel 22:14 captain over thy guard (Ew BeCh Dr Bu Now), compare תּוֺ- 2 Samuel 23:23 = 1 Chronicles 11:25. 2 תָּם- Isaiah 11:14 the sons of Ammon (shall be) their subjects ("" מוֺאָב; מִשְׁלוֺחַ יָדָם; compare משמעת MI28). שׁמץ (√ of following; compare Late Hebrew שֵׁמֶץ accusation (or suspicion); Thes compare Arabic Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁמַע (shama'), meaning "to hear" or "to listen."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3850: παραβολή (parabolē) • A parable, a comparison, a proverb. Usage: The term מִשְׁמַעַת is used in the context of conveying wisdom or truth through concise and memorable expressions. It is often associated with teachings or sayings that are meant to be easily remembered and applied. Context: מִשְׁמַעַת (mishma'at) is a noun feminine in Biblical Hebrew, signifying a form of speech that encapsulates wisdom or moral instruction in a succinct manner. This term is closely related to the concept of a proverb or a parable, which are common in Hebrew literature for imparting ethical teachings and practical life lessons. The use of מִשְׁמַעַת in the Hebrew Bible reflects the cultural emphasis on oral tradition and the transmission of knowledge through memorable sayings. These sayings often employ metaphorical language and are designed to provoke thought and reflection. The wisdom literature of the Old Testament, such as the Book of Proverbs, frequently utilizes such expressions to communicate divine truths and human experiences. Forms and Transliterations מִשְׁמַעְתֶּ֖ךָ מִשְׁמַעְתּֽוֹ׃ משמעתו׃ משמעתך miš·ma‘·te·ḵā miš·ma‘·tōw mishmaTecha mishmaTo mišma‘teḵā mišma‘tōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 22:14 HEB: וְסָ֥ר אֶל־ מִשְׁמַעְתֶּ֖ךָ וְנִכְבָּ֥ד בְּבֵיתֶֽךָ׃ NAS: who is captain over your guard, and is honored KJV: and goeth at thy bidding, and is honourable INT: and goeth over your guard honored court 2 Samuel 23:23 1 Chronicles 11:25 3 Occurrences |