world-ruler

in Orphic hymns, al. (v. AR, ), (and so in Rabbinic writings: ). 6:12 Eph a ruler of the whole world קוֺזמוֺקְרָטוֺר (in contrast to ): , , .† a ruler of this world the rulers of this dark world παντοκράτωρ οἱ κ. τ. σκότους τούτου Eph 6:12

wereld

ruler of this world, that is, of the world as asserting its independence of God; used of the angelic or demonic powers controlling the sublunary world.

world power

a world-ruler, an epithet of Satan

ruler

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)