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βασιλεύω G936
G936 is the Greek word βασιλεύω, transliterated basileúō. The King James Version most often renders it reign.
What it means
to rule (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
from G935 (βασιλεύς).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 21 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: king, reign.
Verses using βασιλεύω
All 16 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 2:22 · KJV
But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea 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 1:33 · KJV
And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
Luke 19:14 · KJV
But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
Luke 19:27 · KJV
But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.
Romans 5:14 · KJV
Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam’s transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.
Romans 5:17 · KJV
For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
Romans 5:21 · KJV
That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 6:12 · KJV
Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.
1 Corinthians 4:8 · KJV
Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings without us: and I would to God ye did reign, that we also might reign with you.
1 Corinthians 15:25 · KJV
For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.
1 Timothy 6:15 · KJV
Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
Revelation 5:10 · KJV
And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
Revelation 11:15 · KJV
And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
Revelation 20:4 · KJV
And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
Revelation 20:6 · KJV
Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.
Revelation 22:5 · KJV
And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
Common questions
What does Strong's G936 mean?
G936 is the Greek word βασιλεύω (basileúō), meaning to rule (literally or figuratively).
How is G936 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it reign (11 times), reigned (4 times), man to reign (1 time), should reign (1 time), might (1 time), among others.
How many times does G936 appear in the Bible?
βασιλεύω (basileúō) is tagged in 16 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G936 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G935 (βασιλεύς).
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