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captain

Meaning of “captain”

1. A commander, chief, or officer set over an army, guard, band, company, people, or body. 2. A leader who goes before or conducts others in a work, course, or deliverance.

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139 occurrences136 verses17 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 21:22

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John 18:12
Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,
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1611 witness · John 18:12 · retained source text

Then the band and the captaine, and officers of the Iewes, tooke Iesus, and bound him,

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