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ruling elder

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noun

an elder in a Presbyterian church.

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Nearby words

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Origin of ruling elder

First recorded in 1585–95

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Examples from the Web for ruling elder

The third text for the divine right of the Ruling-Elder, is, 1 Tim.
A Vindication of the Presbyteriall-Government and Ministry|Ministers and Elders of the London Provinciall Assembly