dominion, sovereign rule, everlasting dominion
dominion, sovereign rule, everlasting dominion. Dominion, sovereign imperial rule; applied to the everlasting, indestructible dominion given to the Son of Man (Daniel 7:14, 27).
to rule, exercise dominion
to rule, exercise dominion. To exercise authority, rule over realms; 'The Most High rules in the kingdom of men' (Daniel 4:17, 25).
to choose, select, elect
to choose, select, elect. To choose, select, decide upon; denotes God's sovereign, unmerited election of Abraham, Israel, David, Jerusalem, and the Servant.
kingdom, sovereign dominion, reign
kingdom, sovereign dominion, reign. Kingdom, empire, royal rule; the indestructible everlasting kingdom set up by the God of heaven breaking in pieces all human kingdoms (Daniel 2:44, 7:14).
kingship, royal dominion, realm
kingship, royal dominion, realm. Kingship, royal sovereignty, kingdom; 'For the kingdom is the LORD's, and He rules over the nations' (Psalm 22:28).
heavens, sovereign realm of Heaven
heavens, sovereign realm of Heaven. Heavens; realm of God's transcendent rule: 'The heavens do rule' (Daniel 4:26), origin of phrase 'Kingdom of Heaven'.
the Most High, Highest One
the Most High, Highest One. The Highest, Most High; plural of majesty designating God as sovereign possessor of the eternal kingdom ('saints of the Most High', Daniel 7:18, 22, 25, 27).
to rule, govern, hold dominion
to rule, govern, hold dominion. To exercise dominion, rule over; used of God's universal sovereign rule over all nations and creation (Psalm 103:19).
king, royal sovereign
king, royal sovereign. King, sovereign ruler; human earthly king under the covenant law (Deuteronomy 17) and supremely Yahweh as cosmic King of kings ruling from Zion.
decree, command, royal mandate
decree, command, royal mandate. Decree, royal edict issued by earthly sovereigns and sovereignly overridden by God (Ezra 4:19, 6:14, Daniel 3:10).
throne, seat of honor and majesty
throne, seat of honor and majesty. Throne, royal chair of state; symbol of supreme sovereignty, cosmic rule ('The LORD has established His throne in the heavens', Psalm 103:19; Isaiah 6:1).
the Most High (Aramaic Elyon)
the Most High (Aramaic Elyon). Most High, Supreme Deity; sovereign title of God celebrated by Nebuchadnezzar and Daniel (Daniel 4:17, 34).
Lord, Sovereign Master
Lord, Sovereign Master. The Lord, Sovereign, Master; title applied exclusively to the God of Israel as Sovereign Ruler of the earth and Master of His covenant people.
Most High, Supreme
Most High, Supreme. The Most High, Sovereign Lord over cosmic powers, nations, and earthly rulers; first revealed through Melchizedek (Genesis 14:18) as Possessor of heaven and earth.
kingdom, royal majesty, reign
kingdom, royal majesty, reign. Reign, royal dominion, empire; the eternal, unshakeable kingdom of God celebrated in Psalm 145:13.
the Lord GOD
the Lord GOD. Variation of the Tetragrammaton pointed with vowels of Elohim when adjacent to Adonai; points to Yahweh as Sovereign Lord and Creator.
host, army, warfare (LORD of Hosts)
host, army, warfare (LORD of Hosts). Host, organized military army, celestial hosts (stars and angels); paramount divine military title: YHWH Ṣǝḇāʾôt ('LORD of Hosts', 1 Samuel 1:3).
the God, the True Deity (emphatic state)
the God, the True Deity (emphatic state). Emphatic state of Elah; the true living God in distinction from pagan idols.
God, gods, deity
God, gods, deity. Plural of majesty used predominantly with singular verbs to designate the one true God, Creator of the universe, possessing supreme transcendent power, sovereign authority, and plenitude of divine attributes.
the LORD, Yahweh
the LORD, Yahweh. The proper covenant name of the God of Israel, the Tetragrammaton (YHWH), revealing God as the self-existent, eternally active, and covenant-faithful Redeemer ('I AM WHO I AM', Exodus 3:14). BDB: proper name of God of Israel, denoting Him who is continually present to redeem and fulfill His promises.
to be exalted, lift up oneself
to be exalted, lift up oneself. To be lifted up, exalted; describes God's exaltation and Belshazzar's fatal hubris (Daniel 5:20, 23).
God (Biblical Aramaic for God)
God (Biblical Aramaic for God). Aramaic equivalent of Hebrew Eloah; used in Daniel and Ezra for the God of heaven and earth (Elah Shemayya).
greatness, magnitude, majesty
greatness, magnitude, majesty. Greatness, magnitude; used of the infinite majesty, power, and mercy of God in saving His people.
to reign, rule as king, ascend throne
to reign, rule as king, ascend throne. To become king, reign; joyous royal acclamation: YHWH malakh ('The LORD reigns!', Psalm 93:1, 97:1).
to arise, stand up, establish
to arise, stand up, establish. To arise; in Hiphil (heqim berit) means to establish, validate, or fulfill covenant promises sworn to fathers.
Sheol, underworld, realm of the dead
Sheol, underworld, realm of the dead. Sheol, grave, shadowy abode of departed spirits beneath the earth; subject entirely to Yahweh's sovereign omniscience (Psalm 139:8).
lot, destiny, allotment, inheritance
lot, destiny, allotment, inheritance. Sacred lot cast to determine divine will (Proverbs 16:33), allocate promised land to tribes, and designate Yom Kippur goats (Leviticus 16:8).
statute, decree, enactment, boundary
statute, decree, enactment, boundary. Statute, ordinance, boundary, limit; engraved law originating from God's sovereign will setting fixed boundaries for nature and ethical duties for Israel.
to create, shape, form
to create, shape, form. To create; a theological terminus technicus having exclusively God as subject, producing new realities ex nihilo without pre-existing materials.
to form, fashion, frame
to form, fashion, frame. To form, shape, fashion as a potter molds clay; pictures God's intimate crafting of Adam from dust of the ground (Genesis 2:7).
sovereignty, royal power, dominion
sovereignty, royal power, dominion. Primary meaning: sovereignty, royal power, dominion, a kingdom. Strong's: properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively). Lexical nuances: prop. abstract, sovereignty , royal power , dominion : Lk 1:33 22:29 , Jo 18:36 , Ac 1:6 , He 1:8 , I Co 15:24 ; λαβεῖν β. , Lk 19:12 , 15 , Re 17:12 ; δοῦναι τὴν , Re 17:17 ; ἔχειν β. , Re 17:18 ; ἔρχεσθαι ἐν τ. ( εἰς τὴν ) β. , Mt 16:28 , Lk 23:42 ; β. τ. θεοῦ , Re 12:10 .
The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 10 (30 verses)
A wise judge will instruct his people; And the government of a man of understanding shall be well ordered. As is the judge of his people, so are his ministers; And as is the ruler of the city, such are all they that dwell therein. An uninstructed king will destroy his people; An...
The Wisdom of Solomon • Chapter 6 (25 verses)
Hear therefore, you⌃ kings, and understand; Learn, you⌃ judges of the ends of the earth: Give ear, you⌃ that have dominion over much people, And make your boast in multitudes of nations. Because your dominion was given you from the Lord, And your sovereignty from the Most High; ...
Bel and the Dragon • Chapter 1 (42 verses)
AND king Astyages was gathered to his fathers, and Cyrus the Persian received his kingdom. And Daniel lived with the king, and was honored above all his friends. Now the Babylonians had an idol, called Bel, and there were spent upon him every day twelve great measures of fine flo... Mentions: Daniel , Babylon .
to see, inspect, perceive, provide
to see, inspect, perceive, provide. To behold, inspect; theologically God's sovereign oversight and gracious provision: Yahweh-Yireh ('The LORD will provide', Genesis 22:14).
liberty, power to act, right, authority
liberty, power to act, right, authority. Primary meaning: liberty, power to act, right, authority, jurisdiction. Strong's: privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control), delegated influence. Lexical nuances: prop., liberty or power to act , freedom to exercise the inward force or faculty expressed by δύναμις (q.v.): I Co 9:12 ; ἐ. ἔχειν , II Th 3:9 ; id. seq. inf., Jo 10:18 , I Co 9:4 , 5 ; c. gen. obj., Ro 9:21 ; seq. ἐπί , c. acc., Re 22:14 ; περί , I Co 7:37 . Later (cf. Milligan, Th. , 114; MM, Exp. , xiv), of the power of right, authority : Mt 21:33 , Mk 11:28 , Lk 20:2 ; of Messianic authorit...