In the context of biblical themes and narratives, the concept of a "controller" can be understood through various lenses, including divine sovereignty, human authority, and self-control. While the term "controller" itself is not explicitly used in the Bible, the principles associated with control are evident throughout Scripture.

Divine Sovereignty

The ultimate controller in the biblical narrative is God Himself. Scripture affirms God's sovereign control over the universe, history, and individual lives. In Isaiah 46:10, God declares, "I declare the end from the beginning, and ancient times from what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’" This verse highlights God's omnipotence and His ability to orchestrate events according to His divine will.

The book of Daniel provides a vivid illustration of God's control over earthly kingdoms. In Daniel 2:21, it is written, "He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them." This passage underscores the belief that God is the ultimate authority over human rulers and the course of history.

Human Authority

The Bible also addresses the concept of human authority and the responsibility of those in positions of control. Romans 13:1-2 instructs believers to submit to governing authorities, stating, "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 human controllers, such as rulers and leaders, derive their authority from God and are accountable to Him.

In the context of family and church, the Bible outlines roles of leadership and control. Ephesians 5:23 speaks to the role of husbands as heads of their wives, "For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior." Similarly, church leaders are called to exercise oversight and shepherd the flock, as seen in 1 Peter 5:2-3, "Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them—not out of compulsion, but because it is God’s will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock."

Self-Control

Self-control is a significant theme in the Bible, often associated with the fruit of the Spirit. Galatians 5:22-23 lists self-control as a virtue produced by the Holy Spirit: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." This aspect of control is about personal discipline and the ability to govern one's own desires and actions in accordance with God's will.

Proverbs 25:28 provides a vivid metaphor for the importance of self-control: "Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control." This imagery emphasizes the vulnerability and chaos that result from a lack of personal discipline.

Conclusion

The concept of control in the Bible encompasses divine sovereignty, human authority, and personal self-discipline. Each aspect reflects a different dimension of how control is understood and exercised within the biblical framework, ultimately pointing to God's supreme authority and the call for believers to live under His guidance and in accordance with His principles.1. (n.) One who has power to regulate or direct; one who governs.

2. (n.) An officer appointed to keep a counter register of accounts, or to examine, rectify, or verify accounts.

3. (n.) An iron block, usually bolted to a ship's deck, for controlling the running out of a chain cable. The links of the cable tend to drop into hollows in the block, and thus hold fast until disengaged.

2962. kurios -- lord, master
... From kuros (supremacy); supreme in authority, ie (as noun) controller; by implication,
Master (as a respectful title) -- God, Lord, master, Sir. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2962.htm - 7k113. adon -- lord
... lord, master, owner. Or (shortened) adon {aw-done'}; from an unused root (meaning
to rule); sovereign, ie Controller (human or divine) -- lord, master, owner. ...
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The Scope of the Apocalypse is Indicated by Its Place in the ...
... oppose him. Third, he is seen imitating Christ as the Bread of Life, for
the third seal views him as the Food-controller. Fourth ...
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Documents Connected with the Council of Tyre.
... us. A copy of this, lest it should be kept secret by you, we have handed
in to Palladius also the Controller [703] of Augustus. ...
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The Apology of Aristides as it is Preserved in the History of ...
... And when I saw that the universe and all that is therein is moved by necessity,
I perceived that the mover and controller is God. ...
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The First Book
... through its whole mass? Plato and all the Platonic school confess that God
is the controller of all things. The Stoics testify that ...
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The Physical Theory Continued Further Reasons Advanced against the ...
... ripens the fruit with its warmth, and measures the year with its stated periods;
the moon, which is at once the solace of the night and the controller of the ...
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Eighth Tractate. On the Nature and Source of Evil.
... All, thus far, is with the King of All, unfailing Cause of Good and Beauty and
controller of all; and what is Good in the second degree depends upon the Second ...
/.../plotinus/the six enneads/eighth tractate on the nature.htm

Anxieties and Troubles, Friends and Foes
... tact.'. That was quite true. Philip was Chrysostom's controller of the household,
master of the ceremonies, and factotum. He meddled ...
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Basilides.
... He is Maker, and Creator, and Controller of all things that are beneath Him, and
this Archon produced for Himself a Son more prudent and wiser than Himself. ...
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Of the Massacre of Thessalonica; the Boldness of Bishop Ambrosius ...
... Now Rufinus, at that time controller of the household, [875] and, from his familiarity
with his imperial master, able to use great freedom of speech ...
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Victories Over the Barbarians.
... Thus the emperor in all his actions honored God, the Controller of all things,
and exercised an unwearied [3146] oversight over His churches. ...
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Controller (10 Occurrences)
...Controller (10 Occurrences). ... (BBE). 1 Kings 4:6 Ahishar was controller of the king's
house; Adoniram, the son of Abda, was overseer of the forced work. (BBE). ...
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Controlled (20 Occurrences)

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King's (375 Occurrences)
... RSV). 1 Kings 4:6 Ahishar was controller of the king's house; Adoniram,
the son of Abda, was overseer of the forced work. (BBE). 1 ...
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Overseer (84 Occurrences)
... BBE). 1 Kings 4:6 Ahishar was controller of the king's house; Adoniram,
the son of Abda, was overseer of the forced work. (BBE). 1 ...
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Fighting-man (5 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 28:7 And Zichri, a great fighting-man of Ephraim, put to death Maaseiah,
the king's son, and Azrikam, the controller of his house, and Elkanah ...
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Poet
... Cleanthes. Aratus in his poem endeavors to posit Jupiter as the father
and controller of all things, and worthy to be worshipped. ...
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Controllers (4 Occurrences)

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Ahab's (14 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 10:5 So the controller of the king's house, with the ruler of the town,
and the responsible men, and those who had the care of Ahab's sons, sent to Jehu ...
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Store-houses (32 Occurrences)
... (BBE). 1 Chronicles 27:25 And Azmaveth, the son of Adiel, was controller of the
king's property; Jonathan, the son of Uzziah, had control of all store-houses in ...
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Stores (53 Occurrences)
... the Lord. (BBE). 1 Chronicles 26:24 And Shebuel, the son of Gershom, the son
of Moses, was controller of the stores. (BBE). 1 Chronicles ...
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