◄ 2634. katakurieuo ►
Strong's Lexicon katakurieuo: To lord over, to exercise dominion over, to subdue Original Word: κατακυριεύω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katakurieuo Pronunciation: kat-ak-oo-ree-YOO-oh Phonetic Spelling: (kat-ak-oo-ree-yoo'-o) Definition: I exercise authority over, overpower, master. Meaning: To exercise dominion over, to subdue, to lord over, to have mastery or control over. Word Origin: From κατά (kata, meaning "down" or "against") and κυριεύω (kyrieuō, meaning "to have dominion" or "to lord over"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κατακυριεύω, similar concepts of dominion and authority can be found in Hebrew words such as מָשַׁל (mashal, Strong's Hebrew 4910), meaning "to rule" or "to have dominion," and רָדָה (radah, Strong's Hebrew 7287), meaning "to rule" or "to subdue." These terms are used in the Old Testament to describe the exercise of authority or dominion, often in the context of kingship or governance. Usage: The verb κατακυριεύω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of exercising authority or dominion over others, often with a connotation of oppressive or dominating control. Context: The term κατακυριεύω appears in the New Testament in contexts that highlight the contrast between worldly authority and the servant leadership exemplified by Jesus Christ. It is used to describe the manner in which rulers of the Gentiles exercise dominion over their subjects, often in a way that is oppressive or authoritarian. In Matthew 20:25 and Mark 10:42, Jesus addresses His disciples, warning them against adopting the domineering leadership style of the Gentile rulers: "But Jesus called them aside and said, 'You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.'" (BSB). Here, κατακυριεύω is used to illustrate the contrast between secular authority and the servant leadership that Jesus advocates. Similarly, in 1 Peter 5:3, the apostle Peter exhorts church leaders not to "lord it over" those entrusted to them, but to be examples to the flock: "not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock." (BSB). This usage underscores the call for humility and service in Christian leadership, as opposed to authoritarian control. The concept of κατακυριεύω is significant in understanding the New Testament's teaching on leadership and authority. It serves as a caution against the misuse of power and a reminder of the call to lead with humility and service, following the example of Christ. HELPS Word-studies 2634 katakyrieúō (from 2596 /katá, "down, according to," intensifying 2691 /katastrēniáō, "exercise lordship") – properly, exercise decisive control (downward) as an owner with full jurisdiction; (passive) to be fully subjected to a master; to lord it over. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2634: κατακυριεύω κατακυριεύω; 1 aorist participle κατακυριεύσας; (κατά (which see III. 3) under); a. to bring under one's power, to subject to oneself, to subdue, master: τίνος, Acts 19:18 (Diodorus 14,64; for כָּבַשׁ Genesis 1:28; Sir. 17:4). b. to hold in subjection, to be master of, exercise lordship over: τίνος, Matthew 20:25; Mark 10:42; 1 Peter 5:3; (of the benign government of God, Jeremiah 3:14). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance exercise dominion over, be lord over, overcome. From kata and kurieuo; to lord against, i.e. Control, subjugate -- exercise dominion over (lordship), be lord over, overcome. see GREEK kata see GREEK kurieuo Forms and Transliterations κατακυρίευε κατακυριευθή κατακυριευοντες κατακυριεύοντες κατακυριευουσιν κατακυριεύουσιν κατακυριεύσαι κατακυριευσας κατακυριεύσας κατακυριεύσατε κατακυριευσάτω κατακυριεύσει κατακυριεύσητε κατακυριεύσουσιν κατακυριεύσω κατεκυρίευσαν katakurieuontes katakurieuousin katakurieusas katakyrieuontes katakyrieúontes katakyrieuousin katakyrieúousin katakyrieusas katakyrieúsas Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 20:25 V-PIA-3P GRK: τῶν ἐθνῶν κατακυριεύουσιν αὐτῶν καὶ NAS: of the Gentiles lord it over them, and [their] great men KJV: of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, INT: of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them and Mark 10:42 V-PIA-3P GRK: τῶν ἐθνῶν κατακυριεύουσιν αὐτῶν καὶ NAS: of the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great men KJV: over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; INT: the Gentiles exercise lordship over them and Acts 19:16 V-APA-NMS GRK: τὸ πονηρὸν κατακυριεύσας ἀμφοτέρων ἴσχυσεν NAS: leaped on them and subdued all KJV: them, and overcame them, and prevailed INT: evil having overpowered them all prevailed 1 Peter 5:3 V-PPA-NMP GRK: μηδ' ὡς κατακυριεύοντες τῶν κλήρων NAS: nor yet as lording it over those KJV: as being lords over [God's] heritage, INT: not as exercising lordship over those in your charge Strong's Greek 2634 4 Occurrences κατακυριεύοντες — 1 Occ. κατακυριεύουσιν — 2 Occ. κατακυριεύσας — 1 Occ.