# reign #

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