Strong's H7989 · Hebrew
שַׁלִּיט
shallîyṭ · /shal-leet'/
Definition
potent; concretely, a prince or warrior
KJV: governor, mighty, that hath power, ruler.
Root / derivation: from H7980 (שָׁלַט);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שַׁלִּיט across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ecclesiastes3 verses
Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.
Ecclesiastes 8:8There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death: and there is no discharge in that war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it. discharge: or, casting off weapons
Ecclesiastes 10:5There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler: from: Heb. from before
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7989 (shallîyṭ) mean?
potent; concretely, a prince or warrior
How many times does H7989 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7989 (שַׁלִּיט) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “governor.”
How is shallîyṭ translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7989 is rendered as “governor” (1×), “mighty” (1×), “power” (1×), “ruler” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word שַׁלִּיט come from?
from H7980 (שָׁלַט);