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## Definition: ##
A "governor" is a person who rules over a state, region, or territory. The word "govern" means to guide, lead, or manage people.
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" is made up 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.
* 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.
* Teh term "proconsul" could also be translated as, "Roman governor" or "Roman provincial ruler."
* 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]] **·** [[other/king]] **·** [[kt/power]] **·** [[other/province]] **·** [[other/rome]] **·** [[other/ruler]])