'Rule' in the Bible

When Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, "We have experienced a lengthy time of peace through your rule, and reforms are being made in this nation through your foresight.

And again Isaiah says, "The root of Jesse will come, and the one who rises to rule over the Gentiles, in him will the Gentiles hope."

Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, when he has brought to an end all rule and all authority and power.

I do not mean that we rule over your faith, but we are workers with you for your joy, because by faith you stand firm.

And all who will behave in accordance with this rule, peace and mercy be on them, and on the Israel of God.

far above every rule and authority and power and dominion and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.

he will rule them with an iron rod and like clay jars he will break them to pieces,

just as I have received the right to rule from my Father -- and I will give him the morning star.

So the woman gave birth to a son, a male child, who is going to rule over all the nations with an iron rod. Her child was suddenly caught up to God and to his throne,

Now the beast that I saw was like a leopard, but its feet were like a bear's, and its mouth was like a lion's mouth. The dragon gave the beast his power, his throne, and great authority to rule.

As much as she exalted herself and lived in sensual luxury, to this extent give her torment and grief because she said to herself, 'I rule as queen and am no widow; I will never experience grief!'

From his mouth extends a sharp sword, so that with it he can strike the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod, and he stomps the winepress of the furious wrath of God, the All-Powerful.