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κοσμοκράτωρ

MainId: 002904000000000

Version: 0

HasAramaic: False

InLXX: False

AlphaPos: κ

StrongCodes: G2888

BaseForms:

1. BaseFormID: 002904001000000

   PartsOfSpeech: noun, m.

   Inflections:

   1. Lemma: κοσμοκράτωρ

      BaseFormIndex: 1

      Realizations: -ορος

   Constructs: {'Lemma': 'κοσμοκράτωρ', 'BaseFormIndex': 1, 'WordMeaningSets': [{'Word': 'κοσμέω', 'Meanings': []}, {'Word': 'κρατέω', 'Meanings': []}]}

   LEXMeanings:

   1. LEXID: 002904001001000

      LEXIsBiblicalTerm: Y

      LEXEntryCode: 37.73

      LEXIndent: 0

      LEXDomains: Control, Rule

      LEXSubDomains: Rule, Govern

      LEXSenses:

      1. LanguageCode: en

         LastEdited: 2021-10-20 11:21:12

         DefinitionShort: one who rules over the whole world

         Glosses: world ruler

         Comments: The expression ‘world ruler’ should not be understood in terms of merely ruling over the earth as a physical object but of ‘ruling over those who are on the earth.’ Most scholars, however, interpret κοσμοκράτωρ in {S:04900601200040} as meaning a supernatural power (see {D:12.44}), though it is possible to understand κοσμοκράτωρ in this context as meaning a human ruler.

      LEXReferences: EPH 6:12

   2. LEXID: 002904001002000

      LEXIsBiblicalTerm: Y

      LEXEntryCode: 12.44

      LEXIndent: 0

      LEXDomains: Supernatural Beings and Powers

      LEXSubDomains: Supernatural Powers

      LEXSenses:

      1. LanguageCode: en

         LastEdited: 2021-10-20 11:21:12

         DefinitionShort: (title for supernatural forces and powers) a supernatural power having some particular role in controlling the destiny and activities of human beings

         Glosses: ['power', 'authority', 'lordship', 'ruler', 'wicked force']

         Comments: Some scholars have believed that it is possible to reconstruct at least in part some of the hierarchy represented by these various supernatural forces and powers, on the basis of the neoplatonic system of nine such powers arranged in three orders of three each. NT terminology and usage does not, however, lend itself to such a classification, and it is difficult, if not impossible, to determine what are the significant differences between these supernatural powers and forces.|In the case of {S:04900102100006} some scholars apply the terms in question both to the supernatural and to the human sphere, thus emphasizing the totality of Christ’s rule. This has a considerable measure of justification in view of the concepts held by persons in the ancient world, since various earthly powers were supposed to reflect corresponding supernatural powers.|For the most part, translators have endeavored to render the various terms in somewhat different ways, for example, ἐξουσία as ‘authority’; δύναμις as ‘power’; κυριότης as ‘ruler’; and phrases such as τὰ πνευματικὰ τῆς πονηρίας ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοις as ‘wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly world.’ In a number of languages, however, there are simply not enough terms to designate various kinds of powers, authorities, and forces which could be employed in speaking of such supernatural impersonal powers. Accordingly, some translators have simply used a phrase such as ‘any and all kinds of supernatural powers.’ Where it is possible to make certain lexical distinctions between terms and phrases, this, of course, should be done, but in a number of contexts this may be impossible, and accordingly, some explanation in a marginal note may be required if the reader is to understand satisfactorily the intent of the passages in question.

      LEXReferences: EPH 6:12