שׇׁלְטָן
Empire (abstractly or concretely)
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What does שׇׁלְטָן (šolĕṭān) mean in the Bible?
שׇׁלְטָן (šolĕṭān) is a Hebrew word meaning "empire (abstractly or concretely)". empire (abstractly or concretely) BDB: dominion Usage: dominion.
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Meaning
Power wielded over vast territories; dominion rendered concrete through imperial rule and administrative control
empire (abstractly or concretely) BDB: dominion Usage: dominion.
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