15 occurrences in 13 translations

'Ruler' in the Bible

A king's glory is the abundance of people, but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler.

Verse ConceptsMany CombatantsFew PeopleKings And PrideSource Of Honour

Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;how much worse are lies for a ruler.

Verse ConceptsKings Warned AboutArrogance, Characterizes The WickedEleganceLyingUnfitting Things

When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:

Verse ConceptsSittingovereating

For it is better to have it said to you, Come up here; than for you to be put down in a lower place before the ruler.

Verse ConceptsHumiliationSelf ExaltationMoving UpwardsAbasing PeopleWaiting Till Marriage

When a land does wrong, it has many princes,But when the ruler is a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability endures.

Verse Conceptsethics, socialGovernmentCivic RighteousnessRulersWisdom, Human ImportanceUnsuitable Rulerebellionapostasy

A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding and common sense [and his wickedness shortens his days],But he who hates unjust gain will [be blessed and] prolong his days.

Verse ConceptsProfitsUnjust GainHow To Live LongOppressorsKings And WisdomCovetousness

When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.

Verse ConceptsBeing A LeaderCivic RighteousnessWicked RulersProverbsPeople MultiplyingRejoicing Over JusticeLeaders

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἀρχισυνάγωγος 
Archisunagogos 
ruler of the synagogue , chief ruler of the synagogue
Usage: 9

ἄρχων 
Archon 
Usage: 32

ἀρχιτρίκλινος 
Architriklinos 
governor of the feast , ruler of the feast
Usage: 2

ἡγεμών 
hegemon 
Usage: 19

καθίστημι 
Kathistemi 
Usage: 15

κοσμοκράτωρ 
Kosmokrator 
Usage: 1

πολιτάρχης 
Politarches 
ruler of the city
Usage: 2

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