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reign

Meaning of “reign”

Sense 1: To exercise kingly rule, dominion, governing power, or controlling power. Sense 2: Royal rule or dominion, or the period during which a ruler governs.

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168 occurrences162 verses28 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 37:8

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Romans 5:17
For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 5:17 · retained source text

For if by one mans offence, death raigned by one, much more they which receiue abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousnes, shall reigne in life by one, Iesus Christ.

1611 marginal noteOr, by one offence.

Romans 15:12
And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.
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1611 witness · Romans 15:12 · retained source text

And againe Esaias saith, There shal be a roote of Iesse, and he that shal rise to raigne ouer the Gentiles, in him shall the Gentiles trust.

1611 marginal noteEsa. 11.10.

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