Berean Strong's Lexicon mishtar: Rule, Dominion, Authority Original Word: מִשְׁטָר Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁטַר (shatar), meaning to rule or govern. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and New Testament for similar concepts of rule and authority include ἐξουσία (exousia - Strong's Greek 1849) and ἀρχή (archē - Strong's Greek 746). Usage: The term "mishtar" refers to the concept of rule or dominion, often in the context of governance or authority. It is used to describe the power or control exercised by a ruler or governing body. In the biblical context, it can refer to both human and divine authority. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of "mishtar" was integral to understanding the structure of society and governance. Authority was often seen as divinely ordained, with kings and leaders viewed as representatives of God's rule on earth. The idea of dominion also extended to the spiritual realm, where God's ultimate authority was acknowledged over all creation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as shoter Definition rule, authority NASB Translation rule (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מִשְׁטָר] noun masculine rule, authority; — suffix מִשְׁטָרוֺ Job 38:33 (of heavens over earth). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dominion From shoter; jurisdiction -- dominion. see HEBREW shoter Forms and Transliterations מִשְׁטָר֣וֹ משטרו miš·ṭā·rōw mishtaRo mišṭārōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 38:33 HEB: אִם־ תָּשִׂ֖ים מִשְׁטָר֣וֹ בָאָֽרֶץ׃ NAS: Or fix their rule over the earth? KJV: canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth? INT: Or fix their rule you 1 Occurrence |