Selected quad for the lemma: scripture_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
scripture_n	apostle_n	bishop_n	presbyter_n	3,386	5	10.4987	5	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A27454	The original of kingly and ecclesiastical government by T.B. ...	Barlow, Thomas, 1607-1691.	1681 (1681)	Wing B1513A; Wing B196; ESTC R37045	57,729	118

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