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Govern

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Greek G1018 brabeúō

Original: βραβεύω

Meaning:
from the same as βραβεῖον; to arbitrate, i.e. (genitive case) to govern (figuratively, prevail):--rule.

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: to arbitrate, i.e. (genitive case) to govern (figuratively, prevail):--rule.

Hebrew H2280 châbash

Original: חָבַשׁ

Meaning:
a primitive root; to wrap firmly (especially a turban, compress, or saddle); figuratively, to stop, to rule; bind (up), gird about, govern, healer, put, saddle, wrap about.

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: bind (up), gird about, govern, healer, put, saddle, wrap about.

Hebrew H5148 nâchâh

Original: נָחָה

Meaning:
a primitive root; to guide; by implication, to transport (into exile, or as colonists); bestow, bring, govern, guide, lead (forth), put, straiten.

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: bestow, bring, govern, guide, lead (forth), put, straiten.

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^{1 Kings 21:7} And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let thine heart be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite. Open

^{Job 34:17} Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just? Open

^{Psalm 67:4} O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah. Open

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