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reign

Definition:

The term "to reign" means to rule as a king over the people of a particular country or kingdom. The reign of a king is the time period during which he is ruling.

• The term "reign" is also used to refer to God reigning as king over the entire world.
• God allowed human kings to reign over Israel after the people rejected him as their king.
• When Jesus Christ returns, he will openly reign as king over the whole world, and Christians will reign with Him.
• This term could also be translated as "absolute rule" or "rule as king" or "governing as king."

(See also: ../other/kingdom.md)

Bible References:

• 2 Timothy 02:11-13
• Genesis 36:34-36
• Luke 01:30-33
• Luke 19:26-27
• Matthew 02:22-23