Strong's Lexicon shallit: Powerful, ruler, having authority Original Word: שַׁלִּיט Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שָׁלַט (shalat), meaning "to have power" or "to rule." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1849 (ἐξουσία, exousia): Often translated as "authority" or "power," this Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the authority given to Jesus and His disciples. - G1413 (δυναστεία, dynasteia): Meaning "dominion" or "power," this term is related to ruling authority. Usage: The term "shallit" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe someone who possesses power or authority, often in a governing or ruling capacity. It conveys the idea of dominion and control, typically in a political or administrative context. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, rulers and those in authority were often seen as divinely appointed, with their power being a reflection of divine will. The concept of authority was deeply intertwined with religious and social structures, where kings and leaders were expected to uphold justice and order. The term "shallit" would have been understood within this framework, emphasizing the responsibility and power vested in leaders. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shalat Definition having mastery, domineering NASB Translation bold-faced (1), has authority (1), ruler (2), rulers (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שַׁלִּיט adjective having mastery, domineering; — 1 having mastery: בָּרוּחַ ׳אֵין אָדָם שׁ Ecclesiastes 8:8; elsewhere as substantive ׳הַשּׁ the ruler Ecclesiastes 10:5, so (with עַלהָֿאָרֶץ) Genesis 42:6 (probably late substitution for original word of E); plural as substantive שַׁלִּיטִים Ecclesiastes 7:19 (specifically of Alexander's successors PerlesAnal. 42). 2 domineering, imperious, feminine singular (Kö ii. 10. 201) אִשָּׁה זוֺנָה שַׁלָּ֑טֶת Ezekiel 16:30 (Jerusalem personified). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance governor, mighty, that hath power, ruler From shalat; potent; concretely, a prince or warrior -- governor, mighty, that hath power, ruler. see HEBREW shalat Forms and Transliterations הַשַּׁלִּ֣יט הַשַּׁלִּֽיט׃ השליט השליט׃ שַׁלִּ֤יט שַׁלִּיטִ֔ים שליט שליטים haš·šal·lîṭ hashshalLit haššallîṭ šal·lî·ṭîm šal·lîṭ šallîṭ šallîṭîm shalLit shalliTimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 42:6 HEB: וְיוֹסֵ֗ף ה֚וּא הַשַּׁלִּ֣יט עַל־ הָאָ֔רֶץ NAS: Now Joseph was the ruler over KJV: And Joseph [was] the governor over the land, INT: now Joseph he was the ruler over the land Ecclesiastes 7:19 Ecclesiastes 8:8 Ecclesiastes 10:5 4 Occurrences |