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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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Psalms 110:2
The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.
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1611 witness · Psalms 110:2 · retained source text

The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.

Psalms 136:8
The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Psalms 136:8 · retained source text

The sunne to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for euer.

1611 marginal noteHeb. for the rulings by day.

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