Strong's Lexicon shelet: Shield, Buckler Original Word: שְׁלֵט Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be smooth or polished Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "shield" is "ἀσπίς" (aspis), which also denotes a protective shield or buckler. Usage: The Hebrew word "shelet" refers to a type of shield or buckler, typically used in the context of warfare or protection. It signifies a defensive tool that is smooth and polished, designed to deflect attacks and provide safety to the bearer. In the biblical context, it often symbolizes God's protection over His people or the preparedness of a warrior. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, shields were essential components of a warrior's arsenal. They were crafted from wood, leather, or metal and were often polished to deflect sunlight and intimidate opponents. Shields were not only practical in battle but also held symbolic significance, representing strength, protection, and divine favor. In Israelite society, the concept of God as a shield is a recurring theme, emphasizing His role as a protector and defender of His covenant people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shalat Definition to have power, rule NASB Translation had...effect (1), have authority (2), made him ruler (1), overpowered (1), rule (2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance have the mastery, have power, bear rule, be make ruler (Aramaic) corresponding to shalat -- have the mastery, have power, bear rule, be (make) ruler. see HEBREW shalat Forms and Transliterations וְהַ֨שְׁלְטֵ֔הּ וְהַשְׁלְטָ֖ךְ והשלטה והשלטך יִשְׁלַֽט׃ ישלט׃ שְׁלִ֤טֽוּ שְׁלֵ֨ט שלט שלטו תִּשְׁלַֽט׃ תִשְׁלַ֖ט תשלט תשלט׃ šə·lêṭ šə·li·ṭū šəlêṭ šəliṭū sheLet sheLitu tiš·laṭ ṯiš·laṭ tishLat tišlaṭ ṯišlaṭ vehashleTach veHashleTeh wə·haš·lə·ṭāḵ wə·haš·lə·ṭêh wəhašləṭāḵ wəhašləṭêh yiš·laṭ yishLat yišlaṭLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:38 HEB: יְהַ֣ב בִּידָ֔ךְ וְהַשְׁלְטָ֖ךְ בְּכָלְּה֑וֹן [אַנְתָּה NAS: [them] into your hand and has caused you to rule over them all. KJV: into thine hand, and hath made thee ruler over them all. INT: has given your hand to rule all Thou Daniel 2:39 Daniel 2:48 Daniel 3:27 Daniel 5:7 Daniel 5:16 Daniel 6:24 7 Occurrences |
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