Strong's Concordance/Greek/G936

Strong's G936 · Greek

βασιλεύω

basileuo · /bas-il-yoo'-o/

Number
G936
Language
Greek
Original word
βασιλεύω
Transliteration
basileuo
Pronunciation
bas-il-yoo'-o
KJV occurrences
18 verses

Definition

from 935; to rule (literally or figuratively):--king, reign.

KJV: king, reign

Root / derivation: from 935

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered βασιλεύω across 18 verses.

reign13×
reigned5×
kings2×
Let1×
might1×
reigneth1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

18 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse
Luke3 verses
Romans4 verses
1 Corinthians2 verses
1 Timothy1 verse
Revelation7 verses
Revelation 5:10

And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.

Revelation 11:15

And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

Revelation 11:17

Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.

Revelation 19:6

And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

Revelation 20:4

And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

Revelation 20:6

Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

Revelation 22:5

And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G936 (basileuo) mean?

from 935; to rule (literally or figuratively):--king, reign.

How many times does G936 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G936 (βασιλεύω) appears in 18 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “reign.”

How is basileuo translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G936 is rendered as “reign” (13×), “reigned” (5×), “kings” (2×), “Let” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word βασιλεύω come from?

from 935