ἐξουσιάζω
exousiazōto have authorityHow to read Greek
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Definition
ἐξουσιάζω
(ἐξουσία) [in LXX (frequently in Ec) chiefly for שָׁלַט ;]
1. to exercise authority (Arist.).
2. Trans., to exercise authority over: with genitive of person(s), Luke 22:25; with genitive of thing(s), 1 Corinthians 7:4; pass., to be held under authority (see Lft., Notes, 214): before ὑπό, 1 Corinthians 6:12.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Luke 22:25ἐξουσιάζοντες · in authority overSo Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors.
- 1 Corinthians 6:12ἐξουσιασθήσομαι · will not be mastered“Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything.
- 1 Corinthians 7:4ἐξουσιάζει · have authority over; ἐξουσιάζει · have authority overThe wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife.