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ruled

Meaning of “ruled”

Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of rule, meaning to govern, lead, direct, control, or exercise authority.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
13 occurrences13 verses11 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 24:2

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Genesis 24:2
And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Genesis 24:2 · retained source text

And Abraham said vnto his eldest seruant of his house, that ruled ouer all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand vnder my thigh:

1611 marginal noteChap. 47.29.

Genesis 41:40
Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.
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1611 witness · Genesis 41:40 · retained source text

Thou shalt be ouer my house, and according vnto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater then thou.

1611 marginal noteHeb. armed: or, kisse.

1611 marginal notePsal. 105.21. 1.Mac. 2.53. act. 7.10.

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Governed; controlled; conducted; managed; established by decision.

volume 2, leaf 505, column 3 (main_dictionary)