Topical Encyclopedia
In biblical terms, the concept of "domain" often refers to the authority, rule, or territory over which a person or entity exercises control. This idea is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, reflecting both divine and human aspects of governance and stewardship.
Divine DomainThe ultimate domain belongs to God, who is depicted as the sovereign ruler over all creation. The Bible frequently emphasizes God's supreme authority and control over the universe. In
Psalm 103:19 , it is written, "The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all." This verse underscores the belief that God's domain is all-encompassing, extending beyond earthly realms to the heavens.
God's domain is also evident in His creation and ownership of the earth.
Psalm 24:1 states, "The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein." This passage highlights the idea that everything within the world falls under God's jurisdiction and authority.
Human DomainHumans are granted a measure of domain as stewards of God's creation. This is first seen in
Genesis 1:26-28 , where God gives humanity dominion over the earth: "Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it.'" This dominion is not absolute but is a delegated authority, meant to be exercised in accordance with God's will and purposes.
The concept of human domain is further explored in the context of leadership and governance.
Romans 13:1 instructs, "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God." This passage suggests that earthly rulers and governments operate under God's overarching domain, and their authority is derived from Him.
Spiritual DomainThe New Testament also addresses the spiritual domain, particularly in the context of the kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness.
Colossians 1:13 speaks of a transfer of domain for believers: "He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son." This verse highlights the spiritual transition from the domain of sin and evil to the domain of Christ's redemptive rule.
The spiritual domain is further elaborated in
Ephesians 6:12 , which describes the nature of spiritual warfare: "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." This passage indicates that there are spiritual domains that influence the world, and believers are called to engage in spiritual battles within this context.
Eschatological DomainThe Bible also speaks of an eschatological domain, where God's ultimate rule will be fully realized.
Revelation 11:15 proclaims, "The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: 'The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.'" This prophetic vision points to the future establishment of God's eternal domain, where His authority will be universally acknowledged and celebrated.
In summary, the concept of domain in the Bible encompasses divine sovereignty, human stewardship, spiritual authority, and eschatological fulfillment. Each aspect reflects the overarching theme of God's ultimate rule and the responsibility entrusted to humanity within His creation.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) Dominion; territory; field of authority.
2. (n.) The territory over which dominion or authority is exerted; the possessions of a sovereign or commonwealth, or the like. Also used figuratively.
3. (n.) Landed property; estate; especially, the land about the mansion house of a lord, and in his immediate occupancy; demesne.
4. (n.) Ownership of land; an estate or patrimony which one has in his own right; absolute proprietorship; paramount or sovereign ownership.
Greek
746. arche -- beginning, origin... Word Origin from archo Definition beginning, origin NASB Word Usage beginning (38),
corners (2),
domain (1), elementary (1), elementary* (1), first (1), first
...1849. exousia -- power to act, authority
... Word Origin from exesti Definition power to act, authority NASB Word Usage authorities
(7), authority (65), charge (1), control (1),domain (2), dominion (1...
Strong's Hebrew
4475. memshalah -- rule, dominion, realm... Word Origin fem. of mimshal Definition rule, dominion, realm NASB Word Usage authority
(1),
domain (1), dominion (9), forces (1), govern (2), rule (4).
...Library
TheDomain or Province of Science.
... THEDOMAIN OR PROVINCE OF SCIENCE. The Greeks used the word "epistasin"
to express the idea that we express by the word science....
Does it not Occur to You to Reflect and to Examine in WhoseDomain...
... Book I. 30 Does it not occur to you to reflect and to examine in whose
domain you? Does it not occur to you to reflect and to...
This Text was Translated in 1994 and Revised in 2002 for Project...
... to His Household This text was translated in 1994 and revised in 2002 for Project
Wittenberg by Robert E. Smith and has been placed in the publicdomain by him...
The Epistle of Judas
... the Lord once brought the People safe out of Egypt, he subsequently destroyed the
unbelieving, ^6 while the angels who abandoned their owndomain, instead of...
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in the United States. If an individual work is in the...
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... Nearly all the individual works in the collection are in the publicdomain
in the United States. If an individual work is in the...
Spanish Conquest-The Propagation, Decay, and Downfall of Spanish...
... IT is a striking fact that the earliest monuments of colonial and ecclesiastical
antiquity within the presentdomain of the United States, after the early...
Preface of the Author.
... He that has not first staked off the entiredomain in which the Holy Spirit works
can not successfully measure any part of it, to the winning of a brother or...
Steps to Christ
... Title Page. STEPS TO CHRIST by. ELLEN G. WHITE. This is a publicdomain
book, published in 1892. The raw etext was provided by the...
Profanations of Good and Truth
... Thedomain opposite to the celestial kingdom is called devilish, and the
domain opposite to the spiritual kingdom is called infernal....
Thesaurus
Domain (5 Occurrences)... absolute proprietorship; paramount or sovereign ownership. Multi-Version
Concordance
Domain (5 Occurrences). Luke 4:6 The devil said
...Chaldeans (82 Occurrences)
... In the strict sense, however, theirdomain was the tract at the Northwest end of
the Persian Gulf, which was often called by the Assyro-Babylonians mat Tamtim...
Realm (23 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A royal jurisdiction ordomain; a region
which is under the dominion of a king; a kingdom. 2. (n...
Chaldea (8 Occurrences)
... In the strict sense, however, theirdomain was the tract at the Northwest end of
the Persian Gulf, which was often called by the Assyro-Babylonians mat Tamtim...
Nether (19 Occurrences)
... Jude 1:6 Angels who didn't keep their firstdomain, but deserted their own dwelling
place, he has kept in everlasting bonds under darkness for the judgment of...
Judaea (45 Occurrences)
... Prima; that at the time of the Latin kingdom of Jerusalem (12th century) all the
hill country of Judah from Sinjil to Tekoa was the royaldomain, while the...
Lordship (12 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Seigniory;domain; the territory over which a lord holds jurisdiction; a
manor. 3. (n.) Dominion; power; authority. Multi-Version Concordance...
Georgian
... Sea, a country that has had an independent national existence of 2,000 years but
is now (under the name Grusinia) a part of the trans-Caucasiandomain of Russia...
Gothic
... Sea, a country that has had an independent national existence of 2,000 years but
is now (under the name Grusinia) a part of the trans-Caucasiandomain of Russia...
Town (861 Occurrences)
... [Obs.] (b) The whole of the land which constituted thedomain. [Obs.] (c)
A collection of houses enclosed by fences or walls. 2. (adv....
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