καταδυναστεύω

katadunasteuōVerbG2616

to oppress

From: from G2596 (κατά) and a derivative of G1413 (δυνάστης);

Short Definition

to exercise dominion against, i.e. oppress

Full Lexicon Entry

to exercise power over, oppress: with accusative of person(s) (Xen.; LXX, ); pass.
LXX Usage: for יָנָה, עָשַׁק, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1
James
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 10:38
  • James 2:6

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