ἐξουσιάζω

exousiazōVerbG1850

to have authority

From: from G1849 (ἐξουσία);

Short Definition

to control

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to exercise authority .
2.Trans., to exercise authority over
LXX Usage: (frequently in Ec) chiefly for שָׁלַט

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
2
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 6:12
  • 1 Corinthians 7:4
  • Luke 22:25

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