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rulers

Meaning of “rulers”

Persons who govern, direct, or exercise authority.

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78 occurrences71 verses24 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 47:6

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Mark 5:22
And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Mark 5:22 · retained source text

And behold, there commeth one of the Rulers of the Synagogue, Iairus by name, and when he saw him, he fell at his feete,

1611 marginal noteMat. 9.18.

Mark 13:9
¶ But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.
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1611 witness · Mark 13:9 · retained source text

¶ But take heed to your selues: for they shall deliuer you vp to councels, and in the Synagogues ye shall be beaten, and ye shalbe brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.

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