# reign, rule

## Definition:

The term to “reign” means to rule 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.”

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

## Bible References:

* [2 Timothy 02:11-13](rc://en/tn/help/2ti/02/11)
* [Genesis 36:34-36](rc://en/tn/help/gen/36/34)
* [Luke 01:30-33](rc://en/tn/help/luk/01/30)
* [Luke 19:26-27](rc://en/tn/help/luk/19/26)
* [Matthew 02:22-23](rc://en/tn/help/mat/02/22)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H3427, H4427, H4437, H4438, H4467, H4468, H4475, H4791, H4910, H6113, H7287, H7786, G757, G936, G2231, G4821
