Read the Bible

KJV dictionary & concordance

ruler

Meaning of “ruler”

Sense 1: One who governs or exercises authority. Sense 2: A straight measuring instrument.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-references
84 occurrences82 verses25 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 41:43

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “ruler”

KJV PCE

Remembering a verse with different wording? Find a verse across the Bible →

Showing verses 1–4 of 4 · 4 word occurrences in this result

Complete reference index — all 82 verses

Where “ruler” appears

Select a book to filter the concordance. Occurrences and verses are counted separately.

Source order

Definition evidence