βασιλεύω

basileuōVerbG0936

to reign

From: from G935 (βασιλεύς);

Short Definition

to rule (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to be king, to reign, rule.); with accusative (= Heb. מלךְ על; Bl., §36, 8) ; ἐπὶ γῆς, on earth; of God; of Christ,; of Christians (constative aor., M, Pr., 130). Metaphorical, Christians; θάνατος; ἁμαρτία. Ingressive aor., to begin to reign.
LXX Usage: for מלךְ, its parts and derivatives, exc. 4 (ישׁב)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

18 times

Appears 18 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
7
Romans
4
Luke
3
1 Corinthians
2
1 Timothy
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 15:25
  • Luke 1:33
  • Matthew 2:22
  • Revelation 19:6
  • Revelation 22:5

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