The word in Scripture

Dominion in the Bible

The word dominion appears 62 times in the King James Version of the Bible. Dominion is rightful rule and authority. And like every true word of Scripture, it finds its fullness in Jesus Christ.

What dominion means in the Bible

Dominion is rightful rule and authority.

Where the word dominion appears

Here are 8 of the passages where the word dominion appears, chosen from across the Scriptures, in the words of the King James Bible:

“Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:”Psalms 8:6

“He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.”Psalms 72:8

“O LORD our God, other lords beside thee have had dominion over us: but by thee only will we make mention of thy name.”Isaiah 26:13

“But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.”Matthew 20:25

“Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him.”Romans 6:9

“Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth?”Romans 7:1

“Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:”Ephesians 1:21

“And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”Revelation 1:6