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ruler, rule

Definition:

The term "ruler" is a general reference to a person who has authority over other people, such as a leader of a country, kingdom, or religious group. A ruler is one who “rules,” and his authority is his “rule.”

• In the Old Testament, a king was sometimes referred to generally as a "ruler," as in the phrase "appointed him ruler over Israel."
• God was referred to as the ultimate ruler, who rules over all other rulers.
• In the New Testament, the leader of a synagogue was called a "ruler."
• Another type of ruler in the New Testament was a "governor."
• Depending on the context, "ruler" could be translated as "leader" or "person who has authority over."
• The action "to rule" means to "lead" to "have authority over." It is means the same thing as "reign" when it refers to the ruling of a king.

(See also: authority, governor, king, synagogue)

Bible References:

• Acts 03:17-18
• Acts 07:35-37
• Luke 12:11-12
• Luke 23:35
• Mark 10:41-42
• Matthew 09:32-34
• Matthew 20:25-28
• Titus 03:1-2

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