Strong's Lexicon katexousiazó: To exercise authority over, to dominate, to lord over Original Word: κατεξουσιάζω Word Origin: From the preposition κατά (kata, meaning "down" or "against") and the verb ἐξουσιάζω (exousiazó, meaning "to exercise authority"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κατεξουσιάζω, the concept of authority and dominion can be related to Hebrew words such as מָשַׁל (mashal, Strong's H4910) meaning "to rule" or "to have dominion." Usage: The verb κατεξουσιάζω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of exercising authority or dominion over others, often with a connotation of oppressive or domineering control. It implies a hierarchical relationship where one party exerts power over another, sometimes in a way that is contrary to the spirit of servanthood and humility taught by Jesus. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, authority and power were often exercised in a top-down manner, with rulers and leaders exerting control over their subjects. This was a common societal structure, and the concept of authority was deeply ingrained in the culture. However, Jesus' teachings often subverted these norms, promoting a model of leadership based on service and humility rather than domination. HELPS Word-studies 2715 kateksousiázō (from 2596 /katá, "down, according to," intensifying 1850 /eksousiázō, "to exercise authority") – properly, to exert authority downwards (oppressively); to strongly dominate (bring down, note the force of the prefix kata). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and exousiazó Definition to exercise authority over NASB Translation exercise authority over (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2715: κατεξουσιάζωκατεξουσιάζω; not found in secular authors; to exercise authority, wield power (see κατά, III. 3): τίνος, over one, Matthew 20:25; Mark 10:42. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance exercise authority. From kata and exousiazo; to have (wield) full privilege over -- exercise authority. see GREEK kata see GREEK exousiazo Forms and Transliterations κατειπάντες κατεξουσιαζουσιν κατεξουσιάζουσιν κατεξουσίαζουσιν katexousiazousin katexousiázousinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 20:25 V-PIA-3PGRK: οἱ μεγάλοι κατεξουσιάζουσιν αὐτῶν NAS: them, and [their] great men exercise authority over them. KJV: they that are great exercise authority upon them. INT: the great ones exercise authority over them Mark 10:42 V-PIA-3P |
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