# 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](../other/submit.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Corinthians 02:14-16](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1co/02/14)
* [1 Kings 04:5-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/04/05)
* [1 Peter 02:18-20](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1pe/02/18)
* [Hebrews 02:5-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/heb/02/05)
* [Proverbs 12:23-24](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/pro/12/23)