KJV dictionary & concordance
One who originates or brings about.
Definition sources
First occurrence: 1 Corinthians 14:33
Complete exact-word concordance
For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
For God is not the authour of confusion, but of peace, as in all Churches of the Saints.
1611 marginal noteGr. tumult, or vnquietnesse.
And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;
And being made perfect, he became the authour of eternall saluation vnto all them that obey him,
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Looking vnto Iesus the Authour and finisher of our faith, who for the ioy that was set before him, endured the crosse, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
1611 marginal noteOr, beginner.
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Historical English dictionary sources
One who produces, creates, or brings into being.
