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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 141–145 of 145 · 157 word occurrences in this result

John 20:16
Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, master.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 20:16 · retained source text

Iesus saith vnto her, Mary. She turned herselfe, and saith vnto him, Rabboni, which is to say, Master.

Acts 27:11
Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 27:11 · retained source text

Neuerthelesse, the Centurion beleeued the master and the owner of the shippe, more then those things which were spoken by Paul.

Romans 14:4
Who art thou that judgest another man’s servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 14:4 · retained source text

Who art thou that iudgest an other mans seruant? to his owne master he standeth or falleth; Yea he shall bee holden vp: for God is able to make him stand.

Ephesians 6:9
And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Ephesians 6:9 · retained source text

And ye masters, do the same things vnto them, forbearing threatning: knowing that your master also is in heauen, neither is there respect of persons with him.

1611 marginal noteOr, moderating.

1611 marginal noteSome reade, both your, and their master.

Colossians 4:1
MASTERS, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a master in heaven.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Colossians 4:1 · retained source text

¶ Masters, giue vnto your seruants that which is iust and equall, knowing that yee also haue a Master in heauen.

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