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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

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 14:1

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Job 15:24
Trouble and anguish shall make him afraid; they shall prevail against him, as a king ready to the battle.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 15:24 · retained source text

Trouble and anguish shall make him afraid; they shall preuaile against him, as a king ready to the battell.

Job 18:14
His confidence shall be rooted out of his tabernacle, and it shall bring him to the king of terrors.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Job 18:14 · retained source text

His confidence shalbe rooted out of his tabernacle, and it shall bring him to the king of terrours.

1611 marginal noteCha. 8.14. and 11.20. psa. 112.10. pro. 10.28.

Job 29:25
I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 29:25 · retained source text

I chose out their way, and sate chiefe, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.

Job 34:18
Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 34:18 · retained source text

Is it fit to say to a King, Thou art wicked? and to Princes, Ye are vngodly?

Job 41:34
He beholdeth all high things: he is a king over all the children of pride.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 41:34 · retained source text

He beholdeth all high things: he is a king ouer all the children of pride.

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