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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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Isaiah 14:6
He who smote the people in wrath with a continual stroke, he that ruled the nations in anger, is persecuted, and none hindereth.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 14:6 · retained source text

He who smote the people in wrath with a continuall stroke; hee that ruled the nations in anger, is persecuted and none hindereth.

1611 marginal noteHebr. A stroke without remoouing.

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

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