The meaning of “κυριότης”
Understanding kyriótēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dominion, government. - mastery, i.e. (concretely and collectively) rulers
κυριότης
dominion, government. - mastery, i.e. (concretely and collectively) rulers
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesians 1:21 | “Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:” Word: κυριότης (kyriótēs) | |
| Colossians 1:16 | “For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:” Word: κυριότης (kyriótēs) | |
| 2 Peter 2:10 | “But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.” Word: κυριότης (kyriótēs) | |
| Jude 1:8 | “Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.” Word: κυριότης (kyriótēs) |