Dictionary of Biblical Words:
By this is meant, when used in a moral sense, God’s dealings with men upon earth. This moral government is according to man’s ways. Governmental dealing does not go beyond earth; its last and most solemn act being the infliction of death, the death of the body. To this act, saints, if not walking aright, are liable (1 Cor. 11:30; 1 John 5:16). Governmental dealings, therefore, can be exercised side by side with grace.
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Transliteration:
kuriotes
Meaning:
from 2962; mastery, i.e. (concretely and collectively) rulers
KJV Usage:
dominion, government