Strong's Lexicon kosmokratór: World ruler, ruler of this world Original Word: κοσμοκράτωρ Word Origin: From κόσμος (kosmos, meaning "world" or "order") and κράτος (kratos, meaning "power" or "dominion") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "kosmokratór," similar concepts can be found in terms like שָׂר (sar, meaning "prince" or "ruler") as seen in Daniel 10:13, where spiritual beings are described as having authority over earthly realms. Usage: The term "kosmokratór" refers to a powerful ruler or authority over the world. In the New Testament, it is used to describe spiritual forces of evil that exert influence over the world. The term emphasizes the organized and authoritative nature of these spiritual entities, highlighting their role in opposing God's kingdom. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of rulers and authorities was well understood, as the society was structured around various levels of governance and power. The term "kosmokratór" would have resonated with early Christians as it depicted the spiritual battle against evil forces that were perceived to have significant influence over the earthly realm. This understanding was crucial for the early church, which often faced persecution and spiritual opposition. HELPS Word-studies 2888 kosmokrátōr (from 2889 /kósmos, "world" and 2902 /kratéō, "to rule") – properly, world-ruler, referring to Satan (demons) influencing the lives of worldly people (used only in Eph 6:12). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kosmos and krateó Definition a ruler of this world NASB Translation world forces (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2888: κοσμοκράτωρκοσμοκράτωρ, κοσμοκρατορος, ὁ (κόσμος and κρατέω), lord of the world, prince of this age: the devil and demons are called in plural οἱ κοσμοκρατορες τοῦ σκότους τοῦ αἰῶνος (but critical editions omit τοῦ αἰῶνος) τούτου (R. V. the world-rulers of this darkness), Ephesians 6:12; cf. 11; John 12:31; 2 Corinthians 4:4; see ἄρχων. (The word occurs in the Orphica, 8, 11; 11, 11; in ecclesiastical writings of Satan; in rabbinical writings כּוזְמוקְרָטור is used both of human rulers and of the angel of death; cf. Buxtorf, Lex. talm. et rabb., p. 2006 (p. 996, Fischer edition).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ruler. From kosmos and krateo; a world-ruler, an epithet of Satan -- ruler. see GREEK kosmos see GREEK krateo Forms and Transliterations κοσμοκρατορας κοσμοκράτορας kosmokratoras kosmokrátorasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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