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# reign #
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## Definition: ##
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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.
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* The term "reign" is also used to refer to God reigning as king over the entire world.
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* God allowed human kings to reign over Israel after the people rejected him as their king.
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* When Jesus Christ returns, he will openly reign as king over the whole world, and Christians will reign with Him.
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* This term could also be translated as "absolute rule" or "rule as king."
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(See also: [kingdom](../other/kingdom.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [2 Timothy 02:11-13](en/tn/2ti/help/02/11)
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* [Genesis 36:34-36](en/tn/gen/help/36/34)
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* [Luke 01:30-33](en/tn/luk/help/01/30)
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* [Luke 19:26-27](en/tn/luk/help/19/26)
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* [Matthew 02:22-23](en/tn/mat/help/02/22) |