שַׁלִּיטִ֔ים
𐤔𐤋𐤉𐤈𐤉𐤌
shallîyṭ
One possessing authority, power, or control; a person who rules over others, exercises governance, or holds a position of command. Can refer to a chief official, administrator, military leader, or powerful individual. In various contexts, denotes both civil and military authority.
Ecclesiastes 7:19 · Word #5
Lexicon H7989
| Lemma | שַׁלִּיט |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤋𐤉𐤈 |
| Transliteration | shallîyṭ |
| Strong's | H7989 |
| Definition | One possessing authority, power, or control; a person who rules over others, exercises governance, or holds a position of command. Can refer to a chief official, administrator, military leader, or powerful individual. In various contexts, denotes both civil and military authority. |
Morphology HAampa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7989-03
ruling ones
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural absolute adjective functioning substantivally; participial formation from the root שלט. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שַׁלִּיט derives from the root שלט and denotes one who exercises ruling power. The masculine plural form is reflected by the plural expression "ruling ones," preserving both the participial sense and number. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
ruling ones
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 correctly renders the plural noun; 'ruling ones' preserves the strong connection to the root and meaning specified in the silex definition. |