ἄρχω
árchō
“to be first (in political rank or power)”
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Definition
Strong’s Definition
to be first (in political rank or power)
Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary
(1) pr. (act.) to be first; to rule, Mk. 10:42; Rom. 15:12 (2) mid. to begin, Mt. 4:17; to take commencement, Lk. 24:27; 1 Pet. 4:17
Translated in KJV as
reign (rule) over
Etymology
a primary verb;
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“But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.”