Definition
αὐθεντέω, -ῶ
(αὐθέντης, i.e. αὐτο- ἕντης, one who acts on his own authority, in π., an autocrat; cf. Wis.12.6; cf. -ία, 3Ma.2.29; -ικος is frequently in vernacular, MM, see word)
to govern, exercise authority over: 1 Timothy 2:12.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- 1 Timothy 2:12αὐθεντεῖν · to exercise authority overI do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet.