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master

Meaning of “master”

One possessing authority, ownership, command, supervision, or superior skill: an owner, employer, household head, teacher, leader, ship commander, or lord.

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157 occurrences145 verses23 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 24:9

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Showing verses 21–23 of 23 · 25 word occurrences in this result

Luke 21:7
And they asked him, saying, master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?
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1611 witness · Luke 21:7 · retained source text

And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what signe wil there be, when these things shall come to passe?

Luke 22:11
And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?
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1611 witness · Luke 22:11 · retained source text

And yee shall say vnto the goodman of the house, The Master saith vnto thee, Where is the ghest-chamber where I shall eate the Passeouer with my disciples?

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