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καταδυναστεύω

katadunasteuōto oppressHow to read Greek
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Definition

κατα-δυναστεύω

[in LXX for יָנָה, עָשַׁק, etc. ;]

to exercise power over, oppress: with accusative of person(s) (Xen.; LXX, Micah 2:2, Wis.2.10, al.); with genitive of person(s), James 2:6 (ὑμᾶς, T); pass., Acts 10:38 (cf. MM, Exp., xv).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Acts 10:38καταδυναστευομένους · were oppressed
    …how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.
  2. James 2:6καταδυναστεύουσιν · who oppress
    But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you and drag you into court?