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princes

Meaning of “princes”

Rulers, chiefs, or persons of high rank and authority.

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273 occurrences256 verses29 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 12:15

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Matthew 2:6
And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
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1611 witness · Matthew 2:6 · retained source text

And thou Bethlehem in the land of Iuda, art not the least among the Princes of Iuda: for out of thee shall come a Gouernour, that shall rule my people Israel.

1611 marginal noteOr, feede.

1611 marginal noteMic. 5.2. iohn 7.41.

Matthew 20:25
But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Matthew 20:25 · retained source text

But Iesus called them vnto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion ouer them, and they that are great, exercise authoritie vpon them.

1611 marginal noteLuk. 22.25.

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