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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“And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.”