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The term "ruler" is a general reference to a person who has authority over other people, such as a leader of a country, kingdom, or religious group. The term "ruler" is a general reference to a person who has authority over other people, such as a leader of a country, kingdom, or religious group.
* In the Old Testament, a king was also referred to with the general term "ruler," as in the phrase, "appointed him ruler over Israel." * In the Old Testament, a king was also referred to with the general term "ruler," as in the phrase "appointed him ruler over Israel."
* God is referred to as the ultimate ruler, who rules over all other rulers. * God was referred to as the ultimate ruler, who rules over all other rulers.
* In the New Testament, the leader of a synagogue was called a "ruler." * In the New Testament, the leader of a synagogue was called a "ruler."
* Another type of ruler in the New Testament was a "governor." * Another type of ruler in the New Testament was a "governor."
* Depending on the context, "ruler" could be translated as "leader" or "person who has authority over." * Depending on the context, "ruler" could be translated as "leader" or "person who has authority over."