שִׁלְטוֹן
shil.tonpowerHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine2 occurrences1 book2 verses
Definition
from H7980; a potentate
Traditional renderings: power.
Traditional renderings: power.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders שִׁלְטוֹן:
- ἐξουσίαexousia“authority”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Ecclesiastes 8:4שִׁלְט֑וֹן · is supremeFor the king’s word is supreme, and who can say to him, “What are you doing?”
- Ecclesiastes 8:8שִׁלְטוֹן֙ · has authorityAs no man has power over the wind to contain it, so no one has authority over his day of death. As no one can be discharged in wartime, so wickedness will not release those who practice it.