αὐθεντέω
authenteōVerbG0831
to domineer
From: from a compound of G846 (αὐτός) and an obsolete (a worker);
Short Definition
to act of oneself, i.e. (figuratively) dominate
Full Lexicon Entry
(αὐθέντης, i.e. αὐτο- ἕντης, one who acts on his own authority, in π., an autocrat; cf. ; cf. -ία; -*ικος *is frequently in vernacular, MM, ) to govern, exercise authority over.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Timothy
1
Key Passages
- 1 Timothy 2:12
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