WorldJuly 15, 2026
beshest
/bɪˈhɛst/
Definition
An authoritative order, command, or urgent request given by someone in a position of power.
Etymology
The word originates from the Middle English 'behest', which combines the prefix 'be-' with the Old English 'hæs' (a command or vow). It evolved to describe a formal directive or a wish expressed by someone with authority.
In the news
The article uses the term to explain that the legal closure of the church property occurred under the direct command of the Office of the Supreme Leader in Iran. It emphasizes that this action was not an independent legal process but a top-down mandate.
Evangelicals call to halt the seizure of a historic church in Iran
Read the full article ↗Evangelical Focus