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subject, be subject to, in subjection to

Facts:

The term "subject" refers to being under the authority of someone. The phrase "be subject to" is a command that means "obey" or "submit to the authority of."

• The phrase "put in subjection to" refers to causing people to be under the authority of a leader or ruler.
• To "subject someone to something" means to cause that person to experience something negative, such as punishment.
• Sometimes the term "subject" is used to refer to being the topic or focus of something, such as in, "you will be the subject of ridicule."
• The phrase "be subject to" means the same as "be submissive to" or "submit to."

(See also: submit)

Bible References:

• 1 Corinthians 02:14-16
• 1 Kings 04:5-6
• 1 Peter 02:18-20
• Hebrews 02:5-6
• Proverbs 12:23-24