Strong's Lexicon dunastés: Ruler, Potentate, Sovereign Original Word: δυνάστης Word Origin: From the Greek root δυνάμαι (dunamai), meaning "to be able" or "to have power." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "dunastés" is "שַׂר" (sar), which means "prince" or "ruler." This term is used throughout the Old Testament to describe leaders and officials. Usage: The term "dunastés" refers to a person who holds significant power or authority, often in a political or royal context. It denotes someone who exercises control or governance over others, typically a ruler or a high-ranking official. In the New Testament, it is used to describe individuals with substantial influence and command. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of a "dunastés" was well understood as societies were structured around hierarchies of power. Rulers and potentates were central figures in maintaining order and governance. The term would have been familiar to early Christians living under Roman rule, where emperors and local governors wielded considerable authority. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1413 dynástēs – a potentate (someone mighty in power). See 1411 (dynamis). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dunamai Definition a ruler, a potentate NASB Translation court official (1), rulers (1), Sovereign (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1413: δυνάστηςδυνάστης, δυνάστου, ὁ (δύναμαι); from (Sophocles and) Herodotus on; powerful; 1. a prince, potentate: Luke 1:52; used of God (Sir. 46:5; 2 Macc. 15:3, 23, etc.; of Zeus, Sophocles Ant. 608), 1 Timothy 6:15. 2. a courtier, high officer, royal minister: Acts 8:27 (A. V. (a eunuch) of great authority; but see Meyer at the passage) (δυνάσται Φαραώ, Genesis 50:4). From dunamai; a ruler or officer -- of great authority, mighty, potentate. see GREEK dunamai Englishman's Concordance Luke 1:52 N-AMPGRK: καθεῖλεν δυνάστας ἀπὸ θρόνων NAS: He has brought down rulers from [their] thrones, KJV: He hath put down the mighty from INT: He put down rulers from thrones Acts 8:27 N-NMS 1 Timothy 6:15 N-NMS Strong's Greek 1413 |
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