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subjection

Meaning of “subjection”

The condition of being under authority, control, obedience, restraint, or discipline.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
14 occurrences13 verses8 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Psalms 106:42

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Hebrews 2:5
For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Hebrews 2:5 · retained source text

For vnto the Angels hath he not put in subiection the world to come, whereof we speake.

Hebrews 2:8
Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Hebrews 2:8 · retained source text

Thou hast put all things in subiection vnder his feete. For in that he put all in subiection vnder him, hee left nothing that is not put vnder him. But now wee see not yet all things put vnder him.

Hebrews 12:9
Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Hebrews 12:9 · retained source text

Furthermore, wee haue had fathers of our flesh, which corrected vs, and we gaue them reuerence: shall we not much rather bee in subiection vnto the Father of Spirits, and liue?

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The act of subduing or bringing under another's dominion; the state of being under another's power, control, or government.

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