KJV dictionary & concordance

Potentate

Meaning of “Potentate”

A ruler possessing sovereign power and authority.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesBullokar 1616

1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: 1 Timothy 6:15

Complete exact-word concordance

KJV PCE

Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · 1 Timothy 6:15 · retained source text

Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed, and onely Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords:

Source order

1 · KJV context and cross-references

Historical English dictionary sources

A prince, a great ruler.

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