Psalms 103:19 — Word Study
WLCיְֽהוָ֗ה בַּ֭שָּׁמַיִם הֵכִ֣ין כִּסְא֑וֹ וּ֝מַלְכוּת֗וֹ בַּכֹּ֥ל מָשָֽׁלָה׃
BSA◂The LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah, The covenant Name of God] has establishedkûwn■ [set up, prepared] His thronekiççêʼ [seat of power, authority] in heavenshâmayim [the abode of God] and His kingdommalkûwth [royal power, dominion] rulesmâshal■ [has power over, reigns] over allkôl [everything, the whole universe]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| יְֽהוָ֗ה | Yahweh | Noun proper |
| בַּ֭שָּׁמַיִם | in the heavens | Preposition, noun common masculine plural absolute |
| הֵכִ֣ין | he has established | Verb, Hiphil, perfect third person masculine singular |
| כִּסְא֑וֹ | throne his | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| וּ֝מַלְכוּת֗וֹ | and kingdom his | Conjunction, noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| בַּכֹּ֥ל | over all | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| מָשָֽׁלָה׃ | it rules | Verb, Qal, perfect third person feminine singular |
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| BSB | The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all. |
| KJV | The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. |
| ASV | Jehovah hath established his throne in the heavens; And his kingdom ruleth over all. |
| YLT | Jehovah in the heavens Hath established His throne, And His kingdom over all hath ruled. |
| WEB | Yahweh has established his throne in the heavens. His kingdom rules over all. |
| BBE | The Lord has made ready his high seat in the heavens; his kingdom is ruling over all. |
All translations agree on the essential meaning of God's established authority.
The verse contains two main clauses connected by a conjunction, emphasizing both God's establishment of His throne and His rule.







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Deep Study — Psalms 103:19
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Context — The Sovereignty of Godgenerated
Psalm 103:19 expresses the majesty of God, highlighting His established throne in heaven and His kingdom that reigns over all. This psalm emphasizes God's faithfulness to those who keep His covenant and serves as a reminder of His supreme authority over the universe. The verses surrounding it call for praise from all of creation, acknowledging God's powerful rule and governance.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 2:4 | The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them. |
| 2 | Psalm 9:7 | But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment. |
| 3 | Psalm 11:4 | The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men. |
| 4 | Psalm 115:3 | Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases. |
| 5 | Isaiah 66:1 | This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be? |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 11 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יְהוָ֗ה, Yahwehgenerated
The name יְהוָ֗ה (Yahweh) signifies the self-existent nature of God, often rendered as 'the Lord'. It is a proper name for the God of Israel, deeply rooted in the Jewish faith and used throughout the Old Testament.
This name is associated with God's covenant and His eternal presence. The parsing as a noun proper indicates its unique status as the personal name of God, distinguishing Him from other deities.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The verse is rendered in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses 'established' and 'rules', consistent with the KJV and ASV.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verbs הֵכִ֣ין (he has established) and מָשָֽׁלָה (it rules) govern the structure of the verse, with the subject יְֽהוָ֗ה (Yahweh) preceding them. This order emphasizes God's authority as the central figure.
The sentence structure shows a main clause with two actions attributed to God: establishing His throne and ruling over all. The prepositional phrases clarify the location of His throne and the extent of His rule.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates יְהוָ֗ה as κύριος (Kyrios), meaning 'Lord', which maintains the personal and authoritative nature of God in the Greek context.
The choice of ἡτοίμασεν for 'established' indicates preparation and readiness, aligning with the Hebrew meaning while emphasizing God's active role in governance.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 103:19 states that the LORD has established His throne in heaven, asserting His authority over everything. This verse is part of a larger psalm that praises God's sovereignty and faithfulness to His people.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It signifies God's authority and power over the universe, indicating that He is in control of all things from His heavenly throne.
The verse illustrates that God's kingdom encompasses all creation, asserting His dominion and rule over everything.
The name 'Yahweh' represents God's eternal and self-existent nature, emphasizing His covenant relationship with Israel.
God's rule signifies His ultimate authority and power, providing assurance of His control and governance in the world.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How does recognizing God's sovereignty impact my daily life?
- In what ways can I acknowledge God's authority in my decisions?
- What does it mean for me to live under God's kingdom?
- How can I encourage others to understand God's rule over all?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early church fathers have commented on Psalm 103:19, often highlighting God's sovereignty and the significance of His established throne in heaven.
"The Lord has prepared His throne in heaven" [Psalms 103:19]. Who but Christ has prepared His throne in heaven? He who descended and ascended, He who died, and rose from the dead,Early Church Fathers on Psalms 103 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 103:19 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens,.... The heaven is his throne; here he sits enthroned in all the glory of his majesty, with all his attendants upon him, and courtiers about him.
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. -Yahweh's kingdom ruleth over all, therefore let all praise Him, angels and men alike, especially the Psalmist's soul. Verse 19.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BiblePrepared; or rather, established. Having celebrated God’ s mercy to his people, he now praiseth him for his excellent majesty and universal dominion. His throne in the heavens which notes the eminency, glory, power, stability, and, in changeableness of God’ s kingdom. Over all; over all creatures both in heaven and in earth.
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 103:19 The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.Ver. 19. The Lord hath prepared] Or, fixed, founded, firmed, established. Here God is further praised for his most excellent Majesty, which appeareth, first, from the loftiness of his throne; secondly, from the largeness of his dominion.
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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 19. The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens] There he is Sovereign, but his dominion extends equally over all the earth; for his kingdom - regal government, influence, and sway, ruleth over all.
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges19–22. The thought of Jehovah’s supreme and universal sovereignty introduces a concluding call to the whole universe to unite in His praises.
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThe Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens - He has “fixed” his throne there.
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Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible19. The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens—In contrast with “man,” who is “dust.” Psalms 103:14.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Psalms 103 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.
Yahweh has established his throne in the heavens. His kingdom rules over all.
The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.
The Lord has established his throne in heaven; his kingdom extends over everything.
Tyndale line
The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
Jehovah hath established his throne in the heavens; And his kingdom ruleth over all.
The LORD hath established his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
The Lord hath prepared his throne in heauen, and his Kingdome ruleth ouer all.
Strictly literal
Jehovah hath established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom ruleth over all.
Jehovah in the heavens Hath established His throne, And His kingdom over all hath ruled.
YHWH has established His throne in the heavens, || And His kingdom has ruled over all.
The Lord hath established in the heavens his throne; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
Yahweh has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over everyone.
From the Latin
He hath made the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.
Simplified
The Lord has set up his throne in the heavens, and he rules over all.
The Lord has made ready his high seat in the heavens; his kingdom is ruling over all.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text of Psalms 103:19 reads, "יְֽהוָ֗ה בַּ֭שָּׁמַיִם הֵכִ֣ין כִּסְא֑וֹ וּ֝מַלְכוּת֗וֹ בַּכֹּ֥ל מָשָֽׁלָה׃" The Septuagint agrees with the Masoretic Text, as all seven words match in a word-by-word correspondence, although the order and articles may differ due to the nature of the Greek translation. There are no significant differences noted in the Samaritan Pentateuch or the Dead Sea Scrolls for this verse, indicating a strong consistency across these ancient witnesses regarding the text of Psalms 103:19.
יְֽהוָ֗ה בַּ֭שָּׁמַיִם הֵכִ֣ין כִּסְא֑וֹ וּ֝מַלְכוּת֗וֹ בַּכֹּ֥ל מָשָֽׁלָה׃
7 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in Psalms 103:19
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Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) is the proper name of the God of Israel, often rendered as Jehovah or the Lord. It signifies the self-existent or eternal nature of God. The name is closely associated with the revelation to Moses in Exodus 3:12-15 and is used in conjunction with other terms to denote sacred places. Some scholars suggest it derives from a root meaning 'to bring into being.'
יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יַהְוֶה n.pr.dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים) 2. Many recent scholars explain יַהְוֶה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה) the one bringing into being, life-giver)
יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb
יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D
the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy
יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of Yahweh
base
H3068 יהוה i.e. יַהְוֶה n. pr. dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel
3068 Yhovah yeh-ho-vaw'
from 1961; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish
national name of God:--Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050, 3069.
see HEBREW for 01961
see HEBREW for 03050
see HEBREW for 03069
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — LORD.
Jehovah = "the existing One"
1) the proper name of the one true God
1a) unpronounced except with the vowel pointings of a.do.na (אֲדֹנָי "Lord" H0136)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — The Lord.
Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — (Jerusalem of) the Lord.
Combined with ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
N-proper — Noun properHNpt
The Hebrew word שָׁמַיִם (*shamayim*) is a dual noun meaning 'heavens' or 'sky.' It refers to the visible heavens where celestial bodies are found, as well as the abode of God. The dual form may suggest both the arch of the sky and the higher ether. It is noted in contexts such as Elijah's ascent in a whirlwind.
[שָׁמַי] n.m. only pl. שָׁמַיִם 421 heavens, sky
visible heavens, sky, where stars, etc., are
phrases
as abode of God
Elijah taken up הַשּׁ׳ in whirlwind
הַשּׁ׳ personified in various relations
base
H8064 שָׁמַי only pl. שָׁמַיִם heavens, sky . . visible heavens, sky, where stars, etc., are
. phrases
. . as abode of God
. Elijah taken up הַשּׁ׳ in whirlwind
. הַשּׁ׳ personified in various relations
8064 shamayim shaw-mah'-yim
dual of an unused singular shameh {shaw-meh'}; from an unused
root meaning to be lofty; the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps
alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well
as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies
revolve):--air, X astrologer, heaven(-s).
שָׁמַיִם (sha.ma.yim) — heaven.
1) heaven, heavens, sky
1a) visible heavens, sky
1a1) as abode of the stars
1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc
1b) Heaven (as the abode of God)
Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Prep | N-mp — Preposition · noun common masculine plural absoluteHRd/Ncmpa
hev'-'nz (shamayim; ouranoi): On the physical heavens see ASTRONOMY; WORLD. Above these, in popular conception, were the celestial heavens, the abode of God and of the hosts of angels (Ps 11:4; 103:19-21; Isa 66:1; Re 4:2; 5:11; compare Da 7:10), though it was recognized that Yahweh's presence was not confined to any region (1Ki 8:27). Later Judaism reckoned seven heavens. The apostle Paul speaks of himself as caught up into "the third heaven," which he evidently identifies with Paradise (2Co 12:2).
See HEAVENLY.
כּוּן (kuwn) is a Hebrew verb meaning to establish or prepare. It encompasses a range of meanings, including to be firm, to fix, to direct, and to be ready, with applications in both literal and figurative contexts. The entries indicate various forms of the verb, such as Niph'al (to be established) and Hiph'il (to establish), but there is a note on a noun form, נָכוֹן (nakhon), meaning 'blow'.
[כּוּן] 218 vb. prob. be firm, only in der. conj.
Niph.
be set up, established, fixed
in a moral sense, be directed aright, of ways
prepare, be ready
pass. be prepared, of judgments
Hiph.
establish, set up
fix, so as to be ready, make ready, prepare, a gift
provide for, provide, furnish
direct one's face toward
arrange, order
Hoph.
be established, of throne
be prepared for
Po‛lēl.
set up, establish
constitute, make, a man (in womb)
fix, so as to be ready
direct
Po‛lal. be established
Hithpo‛l. be established
base
נָכוֹן n. [m.] = blow Jb 12:5
ref
H3559a כּוּן prob. be firm, only in der. conj. . . be set up, established, fixed
. in a moral sense, be directed aright, of ways
. prepare, be ready
. pass. be prepared, of judgments
. . establish, set up
. . fix, so as to be ready, make ready, prepare, a gift
. provide for, provide, furnish
. direct one's face toward
. arrange, order
. . be established, of throne
. be prepared for
. . set up, establish
. constitute, make, a man (in womb)
. fix, so as to be ready
. direct
. be established
. be established
H3559b נָכוֹן n. [m.] = blow
3559 kuwn koon
a primitive root; properly, to be erect (i.e. stand
perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great
variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
prepare, apply), or figurative (appoint, render sure, proper
or prosperous):--certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness,
fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet,
ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self),
provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright,
fast, forth), be stable, (e-)stablish, stand, tarry, X very
deed.
כּוּן (kun) — to establish: prepare.
: prepare/direct
1) to be firm, be stable, be established
1a) (Niphal)
1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed
1a1a) to be firmly established
1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring
1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined
1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense)
1a3) to prepare, be ready
1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm
1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish
1b3) to direct toward (moral sense)
1b4) to arrange, order
1c) (Hophal)
1c1) to be established, be fastened
1c2) to be prepared, be ready
1d) (Polel)
1d1) to set up, establish
1d2) to constitute, make
1d3) to fix
1d4) to direct
1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared
1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
נָכוֹן (na.khon) — blow.
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms — Verb · Hiphil · perfect third person masculine singularHVhp3ms
כִּסֵּא (kis.se) refers to a seat of honour or throne, often associated with royal dignity and authority. It is derived from a root meaning 'covered' and encompasses meanings like stool and seat. The entries consistently highlight its significance in both literal and figurative contexts.
כִּסֵּא, כִּסֵּה 133 n.m. seat of honour, throne
base
H3678 כִּסֵּא, כִּסֵּה seat of honour, throne
3678 kicce' kis-say'
or kicceh {kis-say'}; from 3680; properly, covered, i.e. a
throne (as canopied):--seat, stool, throne.
see HEBREW for 03680
כִּסֵּא (kis.se) — throne.
1) seat (of honour), throne, seat, stool
1a) seat (of honour), throne
1b) royal dignity, authority, power (fig.)
כִּסֵּא (kis.se) — (Hall of) the Throne.
Combined with u.lam (אוּלָם "Hall" H0197I)
This name means throne, seat
כִּסֵּא (kis.se) — throne: seat.
1) seat (of honour), throne, seat, stool
1a) seat (of honour), throne
1b) royal dignity, authority, power (fig.)
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3ms
מַלְכוּת (malkuwth) refers to concepts of royalty, royal power, reign, and kingdom. It is derived from the root meaning 'to rule' and encompasses ideas of dominion and sovereignty. The term appears in various contexts within the Old Testament, emphasizing authority and governance.
מַלְכוּת n.f. royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom
royal power, dominion
reign
kingdom, realm
base
H4438 מַלְכוּת royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom
4438 malkuwth mal-kooth'
or malkuth {mal-kooth'}; or (in plural) malkuyah
{mal-koo-yah'}; from 4427; a rule; concretely, a
dominion:--empire, kingdom, realm, reign, royal.
see HEBREW for 04427
מַלְכוּת (mal.khut) — royalty.
1) royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom, sovereign power
1a) royal power, dominion
1b) reign
1c) kingdom, realm
Aramaic equivalent: mal.khu (מַלְכוּ "kingdom" H4437)
Conj | N-fs | Suff — Conjunction · noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHC/Ncfsc/Sp3ms
כֹּל (kol) means 'all' or 'the whole.' It can refer to totality, including every person or thing, and is often used with a following genitive to specify what is included. The term can also denote a broader sense of everything in existence or all circumstances of life. The lexicons do not show significant disagreement on its meanings.
כֹּל once כּוֹל n.m. the whole, all
with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of, to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every
Absolutely:
without the art., all things, all
with the art. הַכֹּל
where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned
in a wider sense, all, whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)
base
H3605 כֹּל once כּוֹל the whole, all . with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of, to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every
. Absolutely: . without the art., all things, all
. with the art. הַכֹּל . where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned
. in a wider sense, all, whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)
3605 kol kole
or (Jer. 33:8) kowl {kole}; from 3634; properly, the whole;
hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a
plural sense):--(in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any
(manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as
many as, (no-)thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole,
whoso(-ever).
see HEBREW for 03634
כֹּל (kol) — all.
1) all, the whole
1a) all, the whole of
1b) any, each, every, anything
1c) totality, everything
Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHRd/Ncmsa
ol: Used in various combinations, and with different meanings.
(1) All along, "Weeping all along as he went" (Jer 41:6), i.e. throughout the whole way he went, feigning equal concern with the men from Shiloh, etc., for the destruction of the Temple, so as to put them off their guard.
(2) All in all, "That God may be all in all" (1Co 15:28, Greek: panta en pasin, "all things in all (persons and) things"). "The universe, with all it comprises, will wholly answer to God's will and reflect His mind" (Dummelow).
מָשַׁל (mashal) is a Hebrew verb meaning to rule or have dominion. It can refer to human authority, the dominion of heavenly bodies, or God's sovereignty. The word has a Qal form indicating direct rule and a Hiphil form that implies causing someone to rule or exercising dominion.
מָשַׁל vb. rule, have dominion, reign
Qal
human subj., rule, have dominion over
of heavenly bodies
of God
Hiph. cause to rule; exercise dominion
base
H4910 מָשַׁל rule, have dominion, reign .. human subj., rule, have dominion over
. of heavenly bodies
. of God
. cause to rule; exercise dominion
4910 mashal maw-shal'
a primitive root; to rule:--(have, make to have) dominion,
governor, X indeed, reign, (bear, cause to, have)
rule(-ing, -r), have power.
מָשַׁל (ma.shal) — to rule.
1) to rule, have dominion, reign
1a) (Qal) to rule, have dominion
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to cause to rule
1b2) to exercise dominion
V-Qal-Perf-3fs — Verb · Qal · perfect third person feminine singularHVqp3fs
