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# governor, govern
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## Definition
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A governor is a person who governs or rules over a state, region, or territory. The word "govern" means to guide, lead or manage people or things.
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* In Bible times, governors were appointed by a king or emperor.
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* Governors were under the authority of the king or emperor.
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## Translation Suggestions
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* The word "governor" can also be translated as “ruler” or "overseer" or "regional leader" or "one who rules over a small territory."
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* Depending on the context, the term "govern" could be translated as, "rule over" or "lead" or "manage" or supervise."
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* Since a governor was under the authority of a king or emperor and had less power and importance than those rulers, this term should be translated differently than those terms.
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