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chief

Meaning of “chief”

1. First, principal, highest, leading, greatest, most excellent, most important, or most responsible in rank, order, degree, value, or guilt. 2. A leader, head, principal ruler, officer, or principal member of a group.

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283 occurrences273 verses34 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 21:22

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1 Peter 2:6
Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Peter 2:6 · retained source text

Wherefore it is conteined in the Scripture, Beholde, I lay in Sion a chiefe corner stone, elect, precious, and he that beleeueth on him, shall not be confounded.

1611 marginal noteEsa. 28.16. psa. 118.22. mat. 21.42. actes 4.12.

1 Peter 5:4
And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 1 Peter 5:4 · retained source text

And when the chiefe shepheard shall appeare, ye shall receiue a crowne of glory that fadeth not away.

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