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# dominion
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## Definition:
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The term “dominion” refers to power, control, or authority over people, animals, or land.
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* Jesus Christ is said to have dominion over all the earth, as prophet, priest, and king.
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* Satan’s dominion has been defeated forever by Jesus Christ’s death on the cross.
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* At creation, God said that man is to have dominion over fish, birds, and all creatures on the earth.
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## Translation Suggestions:
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* Depending on the context, other ways to translate this term could include “authority” or “power” or “control.”
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* The phrase “have dominion over” could be translated as “rule over” or “manage.”
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(See also: [authority](../kt/authority.md), [power](../kt/power.md))
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## Bible References:
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* [1 Peter 5:10-11](rc://en/tn/help/1pe/05/10)
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* [Colossians 1:13](rc://en/tn/help/col/01/13)
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* [Jude 1:25](rc://en/tn/help/jud/01/25)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong’s: H1166, H4474, H4475, H4896, H4910, H4915, H7287, H7300, H7980, H7985, G2634, G2904, G2961, G2963
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