The meaning of “שַׁלִּיט”
Understanding shallîyṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
governor, mighty, that hath power, ruler. - potent - concretely, a prince or warrior 1) having mastery, domineering, mas...
שַׁלִּיט
governor, mighty, that hath power, ruler. - potent - concretely, a prince or warrior 1) having mastery, domineering, master 1a) having mastery 1a1) ruler (subst) 1b) domineering, imperious
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 42:6 | “And Joseph was the governor over the land, and he it was that sold to all the people of the land: and Joseph’s brethren came, and bowed down themselves before him with their faces to the earth.” Word: שַׁלִּיט (shallîyṭ) | |
| Ecclesiastes 7:19 | “Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.” Word: שַׁלִּיט (shallîyṭ) | |
| Ecclesiastes 8:8 | “There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death: and there is no discharge in that war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it.” Word: שַׁלִּיט (shallîyṭ) | |
| Ecclesiastes 10:5 | “There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:” Word: שַׁלִּיט (shallîyṭ) |
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