The meaning of “ἐξουσία”

Understanding exousía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἐξουσία

Phoneticex-oo-see'-ah

Transliterationexousía

Grammar Code

G:N-F

Greek Noun, Feminine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

authority, jurisdiction, liberty, power, right, strength. - privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control), delegated influence

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

92 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 10:1	“And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.”
John 17:2	“As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.”
1 Corinthians 9:6	“Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?”
Colossians 2:10	“And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:”
Hebrews 13:10	“We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

92x

Most Frequent Book

Revelation

Book Distribution

Matthew9

Mark9

Luke14

John6

Acts7

Romans4

1 Corinthians9

2 Corinthians2

Ephesians4

Colossians4

2 Thessalonians1

Titus1

Hebrews1

1 Peter1

Jude1

Revelation19

Devotional Reflection

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