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general

Meaning of “general”

1. Relating to the whole or common body. 2. The chief commander of an army.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 1 Chronicles 27:34

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1 Chronicles 27:34
And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the general of the king’s army was Joab.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 27:34 · retained source text

And after Ahitophel, was Iehoiada the sonne of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the general of the Kings armie was Ioab.

Hebrews 12:23
To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Hebrews 12:23 · retained source text

To the generall assembly, and Church of the first borne which are written in heauen, and to God the Iudge of all, and to the spirits of iust men made perfect:

1611 marginal noteOr, inrouled.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Relating to a whole genus or kind; common to a whole class, order, company, or body. As a noun, the chief commander of an army.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 828