Read the Bible

KJV dictionary & concordance

rule

Meaning of “rule”

Sense 1: To govern, lead, direct, control, or exercise authority. Sense 2: A standard, principle, prescribed order, measuring line, boundary, or allotted sphere.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-references
66 occurrences63 verses26 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 1:16

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “rule”

KJV PCE

Remembering a verse with different wording? Find a verse across the Bible →

Showing verses 1–1 of 1 · 1 word occurrence in this result

Galatians 6:16
And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Galatians 6:16 · retained source text

And as many as walke according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercie, and vpon the Israel of God.

Complete reference index — all 63 verses

Where “rule” appears

Select a book to filter the concordance. Occurrences and verses are counted separately.

Source order

Definition evidence