Greek Word Study
ἐξουσία
exousía
G1849
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G1849
KJV Translations
authorityjurisdictionlibertypowerrightstrength
Derivation / Root
from G1832 (ἔξεστι) (in the sense of ability);
Definition of exousía
ἐξουσία (exousía) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control), delegated influence
Word Origin
This word comes from G1832 (ἔξεστι) (in the sense of ability); See the root word: G1832 (ἔξεστι).
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word ἐξουσία (exousía) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
| English Translation | Strong's Ref |
|---|---|
| authority | G1849 |
| jurisdiction | G1849 |
| liberty | G1849 |
| power | G1849 |
| right | G1849 |
| strength | G1849 |
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
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