שַׁלִּ֤יט
𐤔𐤋𐤉𐤈
shalit
Most-High-the
(Aramaic) corresponding to שַׁלִּיט; mighty; abstractly, permission; concretely, a premier; captain, be lawful, rule(-r).
Daniel 4:29 · Word #22
Lexicon H7990
| Lemma | שַׁלִּיט |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤋𐤉𐤈 |
| Transliteration | shallîyṭ |
| Strong's | H7990 |
| In-context | Most-High-the |
Morphology AAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H7990-01
a dominator
| Root | שלט (sh-l-ṭ) |
| Core Meanings | to rule, dominate, exercise power, have mastery |
| Semantic Range | ruler, governor, master, one in authority, one having legal power or permission, sovereign official |
| Conceptual Significance | This word emphasizes active dominion and authorized control, often in imperial or administrative contexts (especially in Aramaic sections of Daniel and Ezra), highlighting structured authority under larger empires and, ultimately, the sovereignty granted or permitted by the Most High. |
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic adjective functioning substantively; masculine singular absolute form. Occurs as a descriptive title for one who exercises governing authority. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term derives from the root שלט, expressing the exercise of ruling power or mastery. The morphology indicates masculine singular absolute, so "a dominator" preserves both the singular masculine sense and the active force of one who exercises dominion, rather than a passive title alone. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root שלט (to rule, dominate, exercise power, have mastery)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H7989-01 |
hashalit | the ruling one |
H7985-01 |
shaletan | ruling-authority |
H7985-02 |
shaletaneh | his ruling-dominion |
Word Usage (10 occurrences of H7990)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel 2:10 | וְ/שַׁלִּ֔יט | veshalit | and ruler |
| Daniel 2:15 | שַׁלִּיטָ֣/א | shalita | the captain |
| Daniel 4:14 | שַׁלִּ֨יט | shalit | rules |