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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 11–15 of 15 · 16 word occurrences in this result

Matthew 23:8
But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 23:8 · retained source text

But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, euen Christ, and all ye are brethren.

1611 marginal noteIames 3.1.

Matthew 26:18
And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 26:18 · retained source text

And he said, Goe into the citie to such a man, and say vnto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand, I will keepe the Passeouer at thy house with my disciples.

Matthew 26:25
Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Matthew 26:25 · retained source text

Then Iudas, which betrayed him, answered, and said, Master, Is it I? He said vnto him, Thou hast said.

Matthew 26:49
And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Matthew 26:49 · retained source text

And forthwith hee came to Iesus, and said, Haile master, and kissed him.

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