Definition
κατα-κυριεύω
[in LXX: Genesis 1:28 (כָּבַשׁ), Psalm 110:2 Sir.17.4, al. ;]
to gain or exercise dominion (over);
(a) absol. (Arist.);
(b) with genitive (Arist., al.): Matthew 20:25, Mark 10:42, Acts 19:16, 1 Peter 5:3.
Synonyms: (κατεξουσιάζω) (see Swete, Mk., l.with)
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as κατακυριεύω:
- שָׂרַרsa.rar“to rule”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Matthew 20:25κατακυριεύουσιν · lord it overBut 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.
- Mark 10:42κατακυριεύουσιν · lord it overSo Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.
- Acts 19:16κατακυριεύσας · [and] overpoweredThen the man with the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. The attack was so violent that they ran out of the house naked and wounded.
- 1 Peter 5:3κατακυριεύοντες · lording it over…not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.