Kosmokrator means “ruler” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.
Same number, other testament: Strong's H2888 — tabbath in the Hebrew Bible.
Strong's G2888 κοσμοκράτωρ (kosmokrator) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kosmokrator (kos-mok-rat'-ore) n. 1. a world-ruler, an epithet of Satan [from G2889 and G2902] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include rulers. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
kosmokrator (kos-mok-rat'-ore) n. 1. a world-ruler, an epithet of Satan [from G2889 and G2902] KJV: ruler Root(s): G2889, G2902
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world power
Usage: κοσμοκράτωρ, -ορος, ὁ (κόσμος, κρατέω), __1. in Orphic hymns, al. (see AR, Eph., l.with), a ruler of the whole world (and so in Rabbinic writings: קוֺזמוֺקְרָטוֺר). __2. a ruler of this world (in contrast to παντο κράτωρ): οἱ κ. τ. σκότους τούτου, the rulers of this dark world, Eph.6:12.† (AS)
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1 indexed usage in New Testament.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G2888.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2888, grouped by book.
Kosmokrator (Strong's G2888) is a Greek word most simply glossed "ruler". kosmokrator (kos-mok-rat'-ore) n. 1. a world-ruler, an epithet of Satan [from G2889 and G2902]
This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G2888 across 1 book.
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2888 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
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