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    Thane

    THAYN

    Meaning

    Clan chief; Feudal lord; Warrior attendant

    Scottish/English origin · Boy

    What it points to

    Thane serves to lead — the greatest as servant, the chiefest as slave, the clan leader whose authority flows from washing feet.

    Verses · King James Version

    “But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”

    Matthew 23:11

    “And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.”

    Mark 10:44

    biblesundays.com · King James Version

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