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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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Proverbs 27:18
Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 27:18 · retained source text

Whoso keepeth the figtree, shall eate the fruit therof: so he that waiteth on his master, shall be honoured.

Proverbs 30:10
Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 30:10 · retained source text

Accuse not a seruant vnto his master; lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.

1611 marginal noteHeb. hurt not with thy tongue.

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