Strong’s definition
{to dominate, i.e. govern; by implication, to permit}
KJV gloss list in the source
have the mastery, have power, bear rule, be (make) ruler.
Source pronunciation notation: shel-ate'
Derivation recorded by Strong
(Aramaic) corresponding to H7980 (שָׁלַט)
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