רַב מְשָׁרְתִים
rav meshartimmasculine
The English word 'butler' can be translated into Hebrew as רַב מְשָׁרְתִים (rav meshartim) or בֶּן מֶשֶׁק הַבַּיִת.
Meaning: chief male servant (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| רַב מְשָׁרְתִים | rav meshartim | masculine |
| בֶּן מֶשֶׁק הַבַּיִת | ben meshek habayit | masculine |
Both terms refer to a chief male servant.
How do you pronounce it?
rav meshartim
Did you know?
- The phrase בֶּן מֶשֶׁק הַבַּיִת uses the word 'ben', which usually means 'son', to create a metaphorical sense of belonging to the household management.
- In the Hebrew Bible, the role of רַב מְשָׁרְתִים was often a position of high political trust and power, rather than just a domestic servant. They frequently acted as intermediaries between the king and the royal court.
- The word 'rav' in רַב מְשָׁרְתִים is the same root used for 'rabbi', as both imply a person of high standing or 'greatness' in a specific field.
Example sentences for Hebrew are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “butler” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
