The meaning of “κατακυριεύω”
Understanding katakyrieúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
exercise dominion over (lordship), be lord over, overcome. - to lord against, i.e. control, subjugate
κατακυριεύω
exercise dominion over (lordship), be lord over, overcome. - to lord against, i.e. control, subjugate
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:25 | “But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.” Word: κατακυριεύω (katakyrieúō) | |
| Mark 10:42 | “But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.” Word: κατακυριεύω (katakyrieúō) | |
| Acts 19:16 | “And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.” Word: κατακυριεύω (katakyrieúō) | |
| 1 Peter 5:3 | “Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.” Word: κατακυριεύω (katakyrieúō) |