# governor, govern, proconsul, government #

## Definition: ##

A "governor" is a person who rules over a state, region, or territory. To "govern" means to guide, lead, or manage them.

* The term "proconsul" was a more specific title for a governor who ruled over a Roman province.
* In Bible times, governors were appointed by a king or emperor and were under his authority.
* A "government" consists of all the rulers who govern a certain country or empire. These rulers make laws that guide the behavior of their citizens so that there is peace, safety, and prosperity for all the people of that nation.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* The word "governor" can also be translated as "ruler" or "overseer" or "regional leader" or "one who rules over a small territory."
* Depending on the context, the term "govern" could also be translated as, "rule over" or "lead" or "manage" or supervise."
* The term "governor" should be translated differently than the terms for "king" or "emperor", since a governor was a less powerful ruler who was under their authority.
* The term "proconsul" could also be translated as, "Roman governor" or "Roman provincial ruler."

(See also: [[../kt/authority.md]], [[../other/king.md]], [[../kt/power.md]], [[../other/province.md]], [[../other/rome.md]], [[../other/ruler.md]])

## Bible References: ##

* [Acts 07:9-10](en/tn/act/help/07/09)
* [Acts 23:22-24](en/tn/act/help/23/22)
* [Acts 26:30-32](en/tn/act/help/26/30)
* [Mark 13:9-10](en/tn/mrk/help/13/09)
* [Matthew 10:16-18](en/tn/mat/help/10/16)
* [Matthew 27:1-2](en/tn/mat/help/27/01)