# administration, administrator # ## Facts: ## The terms "administration" and "administrator" refer to managing or governing of people of a country to help it function in an orderly way. * Daniel and three other Jewish young men were appointed to be administrators, or government officials, over certain parts of Babylon. * In the New Testament, the term "administration" is used to refer to one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. * A person who has the spiritual gift of administration is able to lead and govern people as well as supervise the maintenance of buildings and other property. ## Translation Suggestions ## * Depending on the context, some ways to translate "administrator" could include, "governor" or "organizer" or "manager" or "ruler" or "government official." * The term "administration" could be translated as, "governing" or "management" or "leadership." or "organization." * Expressions such as "in charge of" or "taking care of" or "keeping order" could possibly be part of the translation of these terms. ## Bible References: ## * [1 Chronicles 18:14-17](en/tn/1ch/help/18/14) * [Daniel 06:1-3](en/tn/dan/help/06/01) * [Esther 09:3-5](en/tn/est/help/09/03)