Strong's Lexicon misrah: Dominion, government, rule Original Word: מִשְׂרָה Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שָׂרָה (sarah), meaning "to rule" or "to have power." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of dominion or rule is ἄρχω (archo - Strong's G757), which means "to rule" or "to begin," and βασιλεία (basileia - Strong's G932), meaning "kingdom" or "reign." Usage: The term "misrah" refers to the concept of dominion or government. It is used to denote authority, control, or the act of governing. In the context of the Bible, it often implies a divinely ordained rule or leadership, particularly in relation to the Messiah's reign. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of dominion was closely tied to the idea of divine kingship. The king was seen as God's appointed ruler, responsible for maintaining justice and order. The use of "misrah" in prophetic literature often points to the anticipated Messianic rule, which was expected to bring peace and righteousness. This reflects the broader Near Eastern understanding of kingship as a divine mandate. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition rule, dominion NASB Translation government (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִשְׂרָה noun feminine rule, dominion; — Isaiah 9:5; Isaiah 9:6. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance government From sarah; empire -- government. see HEBREW sarah Forms and Transliterations הַמִּשְׂרָ֖ה הַמִּשְׂרָ֜ה המשרה ham·miś·rāh hammisRah hammiśrāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 9:6 HEB: לָ֔נוּ וַתְּהִ֥י הַמִּשְׂרָ֖ה עַל־ שִׁכְמ֑וֹ NAS: will be given to us; And the government will rest KJV: is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: INT: will be given will rest and the government on his shoulders Isaiah 9:7 2 Occurrences |