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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.

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66 occurrences63 verses26 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 1:16

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Hebrews 13:7
Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Hebrews 13:7 · retained source text

Remember them which haue the rule ouer you, who haue spoken vnto you the word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conuersation.

1611 marginal noteOr, are the guides

Hebrews 13:17
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Hebrews 13:17 · retained source text

Obey them that haue the rule ouer you, and submit your selues: for they watch for your soules, as they that must giue account, that they may doe it with ioy, and not with griefe: for that is vnprofitable for you.

1611 marginal noteOr, guide.

Hebrews 13:24
Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Hebrews 13:24 · retained source text

Salute all them that haue the rule ouer you, and al the Saints. They of Italy salute you.

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