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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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Proverbs 1:21
She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 1:21 · retained source text

Shee crieth in the chiefe place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she vttereth her words, saying,

Proverbs 16:28
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 16:28 · retained source text

A froward man soweth strife; & a whisperer separateth chiefe friends.

1611 marginal noteHeb. sendeth foorth.

1611 marginal noteChap.6.14,19. and 15.18. and 26.21. and 29.22.

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