Strong's H7990 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: שַׁלִּיט (shallîyṭ)

Pronunciation: shal-leet'

POS: shal-leet' Morph: a

Exegesis: (Aramaic) corresponding to ;

Definition: (Aramaic) corresponding to שַׁלִּיט; mighty; abstractly, permission; concretely, a premier; captain, be lawful, rule(-r).

KJV Usage: captain, be lawful, rule(-r).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) having mastery, having authority, ruling
• 2. 1a) having or exercising mastery, ruling
• 3. 1b) ruler (subst)
• 4. 1c) having authority
• 5. 1c1) it is authorised

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