TBESH · H7981
שְׁלֵט · she.let · to rule
1) to have power, rule, domineer, rule over 1a) (P'al) have power upon or over, rule, fall upon, assault, be ruler 1b) (Aphel) make ruler
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she.let H7981
שְׁלֵט (she.let) means “to rule” in the TBESH Hebrew lexicon from STEPBible.
שְׁלֵט Hebrew · H7981 7 tagged occurrences in 7 verses
Pronunciation guide: shel-ate' Strong’s Hebrew pronunciation spelling.
Lexicon entries
Strong’s Hebrew dictionary
(Aramaic) corresponding to H7980 (שָׁלַט) {to dominate, i.e. govern; by implication, to permit}
KJV glosses: have the mastery, have power, bear rule, be (make) ruler.
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How translators render H7981
Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| highest ruler | 2 |
| and has made you ruler | 1 |
| effect | 1 |
| he made him ruler | 1 |
| overpowered | 1 |
| will rule | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| ruler | 2 |
| and hath made thee ruler | 1 |
| and made him ruler | 1 |
| had the mastery | 1 |
| power | 1 |
| which shall bear rule | 1 |
Verses containing H7981
Page 1 of 1. 7 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.
- Daniel 2:38
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Wherever the sons of men or beasts of the field or birds of the air dwell, He has given them into your hand and has made you ruler over them all. You are that head of gold.
Read word by word - Daniel 2:39
· BSB · 1 occurrence
But after you, there will arise another kingdom, inferior to yours. Next, a third kingdom, one of bronze, will rule the whole earth.
Read word by word - Daniel 2:48
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon.
Read word by word - Daniel 3:27
· BSB · 1 occurrence
and when the satraps, prefects, governors, and royal advisers had gathered around, they saw that the fire had no effect on the bodies of these men. Not a hair of their heads was singed, their robes were unaffected, and there was no smell of fire on them.
Read word by word - Daniel 5:7
· BSB · 1 occurrence
The king called out for the enchanters, astrologers, and diviners to be brought in, and he said to these wise men of Babylon, “Whoever reads this inscription and tells me its interpretation will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around his neck, and he will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”
Read word by word - Daniel 5:16
· BSB · 1 occurrence
But I have heard about you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”
Read word by word - Daniel 6:24
· BSB · 1 occurrence
At the command of the king, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought and thrown into the den of lions—they and their children and wives. And before they had reached the bottom of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 6.25