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ruler

Meaning of “ruler”

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

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84 occurrences82 verses25 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 41:43

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Psalms 68:27
There is little Benjamin with their ruler, the princes of Judah and their council, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 68:27 · retained source text

There is little Beniamin with their ruler, the princes of Iudah and their Councill, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali.

1611 marginal noteOr, with their company.

Psalms 105:20
The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.
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1611 witness · Psalms 105:20 · retained source text

The king sent and loosed him: euen the ruler of the people, and let him goe free.

1611 marginal noteGen.41.14.

Psalms 105:21
He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance:
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1611 witness · Psalms 105:21 · retained source text

Hee made him lord of his house: and ruler of all his substance:

1611 marginal noteHebr. possession.

1611 marginal noteGen.41.40.

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