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+# official, officials
+
+## Definition:
+
+The term "official" refers to someone who holds an office or position within a government or organization. Leaders within the government or organization give the official certain authority and duties to perform as long as he remains in the position. 
+
+* A king often had many official to serve him.
+* When someone makes an "official visit," it means a person with authority is visiting a person or place as part of his job. 
+
+## Bible References:
+
+* [Genesis 39:1](rc://en/tn/help/gen/39/01)
+* [Ester 01:03](rc://en/tn/help/est/01/03)
+* [Jeremiah 01:18](rc://en/tn/help/jer/01/18)
+* [Matthew 09:18](rc://en/tn/help/mat/09/18)
+* [Acts 25:13](rc://en/tn/help/act/25/13)
+
+## Word Data:
+
+* Strong's: H5631, H7860, H8269, G758, G4173