Original Word: מָשָׁל
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Mashal
Pronunciation: mah-SHAHL
Phonetic Spelling: (maw-shawl')
Definition: Proverb, parable, byword, taunt
Meaning: Mashal

Mashal

For Mish'al; Mashal, a place in Palestine -- Mashal.

see HEBREW Mish'al

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
a place in Asher (the same as NH4861)
NASB Translation
Mashal (1).

I. מָשָׁל proper name, of a location see מִשְׁאָל.

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָשַׁל (mashal), meaning "to rule" or "to have dominion."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun מָשָׁל (Mashal) in the Strong's Greek lexicon, as it is a specific Hebrew name without a direct Greek counterpart. However, the concept of ruling or having dominion, associated with the root מָשַׁל, can be related to Greek terms such as ἄρχω (archo, Strong's Greek 757), meaning "to rule" or "to begin," and κυριεύω (kurieuo, Strong's Greek 2961), meaning "to have dominion over." These Greek terms capture the thematic essence of authority and leadership inherent in the root of the name Mashal.

Usage: The name Mashal appears in the context of genealogies and historical records within the Old Testament. It is used to identify specific individuals within the narrative.

Context: • Mashal is a proper noun found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in genealogical and historical contexts. The name is derived from the root מָשַׁל (mashal), which conveys the idea of ruling or having dominion. This etymological background suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were expected to have leadership qualities or authority.
• In the biblical narrative, Mashal is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:74, where it refers to a Levitical city in the territory of Asher. The city of Mashal was allotted to the Gershonite Levites as part of their inheritance. This allocation is part of the broader distribution of cities to the Levites, who were set apart for religious duties and did not receive a contiguous territory like the other tribes of Israel.
• The mention of Mashal in the genealogical records underscores the importance of land distribution and the organization of the Levitical cities, which played a crucial role in the religious and social structure of ancient Israel. The city served as a center for Levitical activity and contributed to the spiritual life of the nation.

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