The term "dominant" is not explicitly found in the Bible; however, the concept of dominance is woven throughout the Scriptures in various contexts, including God's sovereignty, human authority, and spiritual warfare. In a biblical sense, dominance often relates to the exercise of authority and power, whether by God, individuals, or spiritual entities.

God's Sovereignty and Dominance

The Bible frequently emphasizes God's ultimate authority and control over creation. His dominance is evident in His role as Creator and Sustainer of the universe. In Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth," we see the foundational assertion of God's supreme power. His sovereignty is further highlighted in passages like Psalm 103:19, "The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all."

God's dominance is also reflected in His ability to direct the affairs of nations and individuals. Proverbs 21:1 states, "The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases." This verse underscores the belief that even the most powerful human rulers are subject to God's will.

Human Authority and Dominance

The Bible also addresses the concept of human dominance, particularly in the context of stewardship and leadership. In Genesis 1:28, God commands Adam and Eve, "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth." This mandate establishes humanity's role in exercising dominion over creation, reflecting God's image through responsible stewardship.

In the New Testament, the concept of leadership and authority is further developed. Jesus teaches His disciples about servant leadership, contrasting worldly dominance with godly leadership. In Matthew 20:25-28, Jesus says, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."

Spiritual Warfare and Dominance

The Bible also speaks of spiritual dominance, particularly in the context of spiritual warfare. Ephesians 6:12 highlights the struggle against spiritual forces: "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 acknowledges the existence of spiritual entities that exert influence and dominance in the world.

Believers are called to stand firm against these forces through the power of God. Ephesians 6:10-11 encourages Christians to "be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes." This spiritual armor enables believers to resist and overcome the dominance of evil.

Christ's Ultimate Dominance

The ultimate expression of dominance in the Bible is found in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Through His death and resurrection, Christ triumphed over sin, death, and the powers of darkness. Colossians 2:15 declares, "And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross."

Christ's return is anticipated as the final establishment of His dominance over all creation. Revelation 19:16 proclaims, "On His robe and on His thigh He has a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS." This title affirms Christ's supreme authority and the ultimate fulfillment of God's kingdom.1. (a.) Ruling; governing; prevailing; predominant; as, the dominant species, church, spirit, power.

2. (n.) The fifth tone of the scale; thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on.

1167. baal -- owner, lord
... Usage allies* (1), archers* (1), bird* (1), bound (1), bridegroom (1), captain
(1), case* (1), charmer* (1), citizens (1), creditor* (1), dominant (1), dreamer ...
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Fourth Tractate. Our Tutelary Spirit.
... Even as it is present in human beings the Soul carries its Expression-form [Hypostasis]
with it, but is not the dominant since it is not the whole man ...
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God's Workmanship and Our Works
... from the ultimate, most lasting future consequences of transgression, a change of
place or of condition, infects us all, and is far too dominant in our popular ...
/.../gods workmanship and our works.htm

Canaan
... Canaan is included in the rest of Syria under the general title of "the land of
the Amorites." The Amorites were at the time the dominant population on the ...
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The Insistency of Prayer
... Prayer with us has largely ceased to be wrestling. But is that not the dominant
scriptural idea? It is not the sole idea, but is it not the dominant? ...
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Surrender a Law of Life.
... With the largest freedom of thought that must always be where there are strong men,
yet there must of necessity be the one dominant will if the administration ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on service/surrender a law of life.htm

Ambition in Service.
... thinking of many people. But with the purpose dominant in Jesus we can properly
use it in its old literal meaning. Originally it simply ...
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Sacrifice Hallows and Increases the Gift.
... Sacrifice was the dominant factor in God's giving of His Son, real sacrifice.
It was dominant in Jesus' giving of His own self and ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on service/sacrifice hallows and increases the.htm

The Place of Chrysostom in the History of Exegesis.
... The former tendency was the prevalent one in the Christian Church in the Ante-Nicene
period; the latter, especially in the West, became dominant during the Post ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/i the place of chrysostom.htm

Decrees of the Second General Council. Maximus, the Cynical ...
... Nectarius and the other priests assembled together, [1532] and decreed that the
faith established by the council of Nic??a should remain dominant, and that all ...
/.../the ecclesiastical history of sozomenus/chapter ix decrees of the second.htm

To Bishop Romulus.
... Again, there are who embrace the truth of the apostolic doctrines, and yet because
they are afraid of the power of the dominant party are too cowed to proclaim ...
/.../theodoret/the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/cxxxv to bishop romulus.htm

Dominant (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Ruling; governing; prevailing; predominant; as,
the dominant species, church, spirit, power. ...Dominant (1 Occurrence). ...
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Dominate (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To exert a controlling influence. 2. (vi) To
be dominant. Multi-Version Concordance Dominate (1 Occurrence). ...
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Syria (73 Occurrences)
... annals now accessible to us, the history of Syria may be divided into three periods:
The first, the period when the power of the Pharaohs was dominant over the ...
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Levites (267 Occurrences)
... supposed Pentateuchal sources has been fitted. The dominant theory is that
of Wellhausen. According to this, "Levite" was originally ...
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Priests (451 Occurrences)
... supposed Pentateuchal sources has been fitted. The dominant theory is that
of Wellhausen. According to this, "Levite" was originally ...
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Natural (49 Occurrences)
... We have reference to the dominant dispositions of these animals, that resultant
of their qualities which defines their character and spontaneity. ...
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Key (8 Occurrences)
... 13. (n.) A family of tones whose regular members are called diatonic tones, and
named key tone (or tonic) or one (or eight), mediant or three, dominant or five ...
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Ninth (35 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) An interval containing an octave and a second. 5. (n.) A chord of the
dominant seventh with the ninth added. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Nature (80 Occurrences)
... the "natural body" is that corresponding to the psychical or soul-nature, the
"spiritual body" that corresponding to the Spirit as the dominant principle of ...
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Judaeus
... witnesses, not only the foundation of the Roman imperial system, but also the beginning
of the end of ancient classical civilization in its dominant ideas, and ...
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