Strong's Lexicon shalat: To have power, to rule, to dominate, to govern Original Word: שָׁלַט Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2961 (κυριεύω, kurieúō) - to have dominion over, to rule - G1850 (ἐξουσιάζω, exousiázō) - to exercise authority Usage: The Hebrew verb "shalat" primarily conveys the idea of having power or dominion over something or someone. It is used in contexts where authority, control, or governance is exercised. This term can refer to both legitimate and illegitimate forms of power, depending on the context in which it appears. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the concept of rulership and dominion was central to societal structure. Kings, rulers, and leaders were often seen as divinely appointed figures who exercised control over their subjects. The idea of dominion also extends to the natural world, reflecting the biblical mandate given to humanity in Genesis to "fill the earth and subdue it" (Genesis 1:28, BSB). The exercise of power was often associated with responsibility and stewardship, reflecting the character of God as the ultimate ruler. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to domineer, be master of NASB Translation control over (1), domineered (1), empowered (2), exercised authority (1), gain the mastery over (1), gained the mastery over (1), have dominion (1), mastery over (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs שָׁלַט verb domineer, be master of (late) (Late Hebrew id.; Assyrian süalâ‰u, have power; Arabic  overcome, prevail;  strong, hard,  dominion, also ruler, sultan; Ethiopic  Aramaic שְׁלַט,  (especially derived species), Nabataean שלט, שלטן); — Qal Perfect3masculine singular ׳שׁ Ecclesiastes 8:9, etc.; Imperfect3masculine singular יָשְׁלַט Ecclesiastes 2:19, etc.; Infinitive construct שְׁלוֺט Esther 9:1; — domineer, lord it over, עַל person, Nehemiah 5:15; ב person Ecclesiastes 8:9 (לְרַע לוֺ); ב of thing Ecclesiastes 2:19; become master of, ב person Esther 9:1 (twice in verse). Hiph`il 1. give power of: Perfect3masculine singular suffix person וְהִשְׁלִימוֺ לֶאֱכֹל Ecclesiastes 5:18, so Imperfect3masculine singular suffix יַשְׁליטֶנּוּ Ecclesiastes 6:2 (both subject God). 2. = Qal, get mastery of: jussive 3 feminine singular אַלתַּֿשְׁלֶטבִּֿי כָּלאָֿ֑וֶן Psalm 119:133. שְׁלֵט verb have power, rule (ᵑ7 Syriac; Biblical Hebrew (q. v.) late); — Pe`al Perfect3masculine singular ׳שׁ Daniel 3:27, 3masculine plural שְׁלִ֫טוּ Daniel 6:25; Imperfect3masculine singular יִשְׁלַ֑ט Daniel 5:7, 3feminine singular תִּשְׁלַט Daniel 2:39, 2masculine singular תִּשְׁלַ֑ט Daniel 5:16; — have power upon, ב of thing, Daniel 3:27 (of fire); fall upon, assault (ᵑ7 = מָּגַע בְּ), ב person Daniel 6:25 (of lions); subject person rule, be ruler, absolute, Daniel 5:7,16, subject kingdom, ב of earth, Daniel 2:39. Haph`el make ruler: Perfect3masculine singular suffix הַשְׁלְטָח Daniel 2:38 (ב person, etc.); הַשְׁלְטֵהּ Daniel 2:48 (עַל of province). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bear, have rule, have dominion, give have power A primitive root; to dominate, i.e. Govern; by implication, to permit -- (bear, have) rule, have dominion, give (have) power. Forms and Transliterations וְהִשְׁלִיט֨וֹ וְיִשְׁלַט֙ והשליטו וישלט יִשְׁלְט֧וּ יַשְׁלִיטֶ֤נּוּ ישלטו ישליטנו לִשְׁל֣וֹט לשלוט שָׁלְט֣וּ שָׁלַ֧ט שלט שלטו תַּשְׁלֶט־ תשלט־ liš·lō·wṭ lishLot lišlōwṭ šā·laṭ šā·lə·ṭū šālaṭ šāləṭū shaLat shalTu taš·leṭ- tashlet tašleṭ- vehishliTo veyishLat wə·hiš·lî·ṭōw wə·yiš·laṭ wəhišlîṭōw wəyišlaṭ yaš·lî·ṭen·nū yashliTennu yašlîṭennū yiš·lə·ṭū yishleTu yišləṭūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 5:15 HEB: גַּ֥ם נַעֲרֵיהֶ֖ם שָׁלְט֣וּ עַל־ הָעָ֑ם NAS: their servants domineered the people. KJV: their servants bare rule over the people: INT: even their servants domineered and the people Esther 9:1 Esther 9:1 Psalm 119:133 Ecclesiastes 2:19 Ecclesiastes 5:19 Ecclesiastes 6:2 Ecclesiastes 8:9 8 Occurrences |
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