G1018: βραβεύω
brabeúō · “to rule”
Definition
to arbitrate, i.e. (genitive case) to govern (figuratively, prevail)
KJV translates it as: rule
Word origin: from the same as G1017 (βραβεῖον);
Extended definition
βραβεύω
(βραβεύς, an umpire), [in LXX: Wis.10:12 * ;]
(a) prop., to act as umpire; hence,
(b) generally, to arbitrate, decide (Isocr., Dem.; Lft., Col., l.with; MM, see word): Col.3:15;
(with) in some late writers, to direct, rule, control (so in Col., l.with, accusative to Thayer, see word, Meyer, in l.), (cf. κατα-βραβεύω).
† (AS)
(βραβεύς, an umpire), [in LXX: Wis.10:12 * ;]
(a) prop., to act as umpire; hence,
(b) generally, to arbitrate, decide (Isocr., Dem.; Lft., Col., l.with; MM, see word): Col.3:15;
(with) in some late writers, to direct, rule, control (so in Col., l.with, accusative to Thayer, see word, Meyer, in l.), (cf. κατα-βραβεύω).
† (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1018 is translated
- should rule ×1
Bible verses with G1018 (brabeúō)
Brabeúō appears in 1 verse.
- Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.