- Original: ἄρχω - Transliteration: Archo - Phonetic: ar'-kho - Definition: 1. to be chief, to lead, to rule - Origin: a primary word - TDNT entry: 08:58,8 - Part(s) of speech: Verb - Strong's: A primary verb; to be first (in political rank or power): - reign (rule) over. Total KJV Occurrences: 1 • over, 1 Romans 15:12