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king

Meaning of “king”

A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.

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2,256 occurrences1,756 verses44 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 14:1

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1 Timothy 1:17
Now unto the king eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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1611 witness · 1 Timothy 1:17 · retained source text

Now vnto y e king eternal, immortall, inuisible, the onely wise God, be honour and glory for euer & euer. Amen.

1 Timothy 6:15
Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the king of kings, and Lord of lords;
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 1 Timothy 6:15 · retained source text

Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed, and onely Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords:

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