# administration, administrator #

## Facts: ##

The terms "administration" and "administrator" refer to managing or governing of people of a country to help it function in an orderly way.

* Daniel and three other Jewish young men were appointed to be administrators, or government officials, over certain parts of Babylon.
* In the New Testament, the term "administration" is used to refer to one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
* A person who has the spiritual gift of administration is able to lead and govern people as well as supervise the maintenance of buildings and other property.

## Translation Suggestions ##

* Depending on the context, some ways to translate "administrator" could include, "governor" or "organizer" or "manager" or "ruler" or "government official."
* The term "administration" could be translated as, "governing" or "management" or "leadership." or "organization."
* Expressions such as "in charge of" or "taking care of" or "keeping order" could possibly be part of the translation of these terms.

(See also: [babylon](../other/babylon.md) **·** [daniel](../other/daniel.md) **·** [gift](../kt/gift.md) **·** [governor](../other/governor.md) **·** [hananiah](../other/hananiah.md) **·** [mishael](../other/mishael.md) **·** [azariah](../other/azariah.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 18:14-17](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/18/14)
* [Daniel 06:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/dan/06/01)
* [Esther 09:3-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/est/09/03)