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βασιλεύω

basileyō

Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)

The word "βασιλεύω" (basileyō) means to be a king, to reign, or to rule. It can refer to literal kingship or ruling authority, such as that of earthly kings, God, or Christ. It is also used metaphorically to describe Christians reigning, or concepts like death and sin exercising dominion.

to rule (literally or figuratively)

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The Greek word basileyō means "to rule (literally or figuratively)," encompassing related ideas including king, reign.

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βασιλεύωmâlak — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
מָלַךְto reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counselparallel
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HebrewH4427

מָלַךְ

mâlak

to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel

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H4427

מָלַךְ

mâlak

to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel

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