KJV dictionary & concordance
Sense 1: Under the authority, power, control, or obedience of another. Sense 2: Exposed, liable, or bound to the condition named.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Luke 2:51
Complete exact-word concordance
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
Because the carnall minde is enmitie against God: for it is not subiect to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
1611 marginal noteGr. the minding of the flesh.
For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,
For the creature was made subiect to vanitie, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subiected the same in hope:
LET every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
¶ Let euery soule bee subiect vnto the higher powers: For there is no power but of God. The powers that be, are ordeined of God.
1611 marginal noteOr, ordered.
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Wherfore ye must needs be subiect, not onely for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
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Historical English dictionary sources
Placed under; under the power or dominion of another; exposed or liable; prone or disposed; obedient.
