◄ 7984. shilton ►
Strong's Lexicon shilton: Authority, Dominion, Power Original Word: שִׁלְטוֹן Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: shiltown Pronunciation: shil-tone' Phonetic Spelling: (shil-tone') Definition: a potentate Meaning: A potentate, ruler, or one who holds authority and power. Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic root שׁלט (shalat), meaning "to rule" or "to have dominion." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G758 (ἀρχων, archon), which also denotes a ruler or magistrate. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe various forms of leadership and authority, both secular and religious. Like שִׁלְטוֹן, ἀρχων emphasizes the role of individuals who exercise control and governance over others, often within a structured hierarchy. Usage: The term שִׁלְטוֹן is used in the context of describing a person who possesses significant authority or power, often in a governmental or ruling capacity. Context: The Aramaic term שִׁלְטוֹן (shilton) appears in the context of the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the Aramaic sections of the Book of Daniel. It is used to describe individuals who hold positions of power and authority, such as kings or high-ranking officials. The concept of a potentate in the biblical sense often carries the implication of divinely sanctioned authority, reflecting the belief that rulers are appointed by God to maintain order and justice. In the Book of Daniel, the term is used to highlight the sovereignty and dominion of earthly rulers, while also contrasting their temporal power with the ultimate sovereignty of God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to shilton Definition governor NASB Translation rulers (2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ruler (Aramaic) or shilton {shil-tone'}; corresponding to shiltown -- ruler. see HEBREW shiltown Forms and Transliterations שִׁלְטֹנֵ֣י שלטני shiltoNei šil·ṭō·nê šilṭōnê Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Daniel 3:2 HEB: תִּפְתָּיֵ֔א וְכֹ֖ל שִׁלְטֹנֵ֣י מְדִֽינָתָ֑א לְמֵתֵא֙ NAS: and all the rulers of the provinces KJV: and all the rulers of the provinces, INT: the magistrates and all the rulers of the provinces to come Daniel 3:3 HEB: תִּפְתָּיֵ֗א וְכֹל֙ שִׁלְטֹנֵ֣י מְדִֽינָתָ֔א לַחֲנֻכַּ֣ת NAS: and all the rulers of the provinces KJV: and all the rulers of the provinces, INT: the magistrates and all the rulers of the provinces the dedication 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 7984 2 Occurrences šil·ṭō·nê — 2 Occ.