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governor

Meaning of “governor”

A ruler or person who directs, administers, or has charge.

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59 occurrences57 verses18 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 42:6

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John 2:8
And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.
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1611 witness · John 2:8 · retained source text

And hee saith vnto them, Drawe out now, and beare vnto the gouernor of the feast. And they bare it.

John 2:9
When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,
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1611 witness · John 2:9 · retained source text

When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was, (but the seruants which drew the water knew) the gouernor of the feast called the bridegrome,

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