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The meaning of αὐθεντέω

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

Definition

usurp authority over. - to act of oneself, i.e. (figuratively) dominate

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αὐθεντέω

Phoneticow-then-teh'-o
Transliterationauthentéō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

usurp authority over. - to act of oneself, i.e. (figuratively) dominate

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Timothy 2:12

But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

Word: αὐθεντέω (authentéō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
1 Timothy
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