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.

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66 occurrences63 verses26 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 1:16

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Matthew 2:6

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And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Matthew 2:6 · retained source text

And thou Bethlehem in the land of Iuda, art not the least among the Princes of Iuda: for out of thee shall come a Gouernour, that shall rule my people Israel.

1611 marginal noteOr, feede.

1611 marginal noteMic. 5.2. iohn 7.41.

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