The meaning of “βασιλεύω”

Understanding basileúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

βασιλεύω

Phoneticbas-il-yoo'-o

Transliterationbasileúō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

king, reign. - to rule (literally or figuratively)

Scripture References

18 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 2:22	“But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:”
Luke 19:14	“But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.”
Romans 5:21	“That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. ”
1 Corinthians 15:25	“For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.”
1 Timothy 6:15	“Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;”

Total Occurrences

18x

Most Frequent Book

Revelation

Book Distribution

Matthew1

Luke3

Romans4

1 Corinthians2

1 Timothy1

Revelation7

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