2616. katadunasteuo

Lexicon

katadunasteuo: To oppress, to dominate, to exercise harsh control over

Original Word: καταδυναστεύω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: katadunasteuo
Pronunciation: kat-ad-oo-nas-tyoo'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (kat-ad-oo-nas-tyoo'-o)
Definition: To oppress, to dominate, to exercise harsh control over
Meaning: I overpower, quell, treat harshly.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

oppress.

From kata and a derivative of dunastes; to exercise dominion against, i.e. Oppress -- oppress.

see GREEK kata

see GREEK dunastes

HELPS Word-studies

2616 katadynasteúō (from 2596 /katá, "down, according to," intensifying 1413 /dynástēs, "exercise rulership") – properly, powerfully bringing someone down (denying them the higher position or blessing they should enjoy), i.e. tyrannize; to dominate (treat harshly), overpowering someone (Souter).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2616: καταδυναστεύω

καταδυναστεύω; present passive participle καταδυναστευόμενος; the Sept. for הונָה, עָשַׁק, etc.; with the genitive of person (Winers Grammar, 206 (193); Buttmann, 169 (147)), to exercise harsh control over one, to use one's power against one: James 2:6 (not Tdf. (see below)) (Diodorus 13, 73); τινα, to oppress one (Xenophon, conv. 5, 8; often in the Sept.). James 2:6 Tdf.; passive Acts 10:38.

STRONGS NT 2616a: κατάθεμακατάθεμα, καταθεματος, τό, equivalent to κατανάθεμα(which see), of which it seems to be a vulgar corruption by syncope (cf. Koumanoudes, συναγωγή λέξεων ἀθησαυρων κτλ., under the word κατας); a curse; by metonymy, worthy of execration, an accursed thing: Revelation 22:3 (Rec. κατανάθεμα; cf. Justin Martyr, quaest. et resp. 121, at the end; 'Teaching' 16, 5 [ET]). Not found in secular authors.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From κατά (kata, meaning "down" or "against") and δυνάστης (dynastēs, meaning "ruler" or "lord").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H6231 עָשַׁק (ʿāšaq): To oppress, to extort, to wrong.
• H3238 יָנָה (yānāh): To oppress, to maltreat, to suppress.

These Hebrew terms similarly convey the idea of oppression and are used throughout the Old Testament to describe actions that are contrary to God's desire for justice and righteousness among His people.

Usage: The verb καταδυναστεύω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of oppressing or exploiting others, often in a context of social or economic injustice.

Context: The term καταδυναστεύω appears in the New Testament in contexts that highlight the moral and ethical implications of oppression. It is used to describe the unjust treatment of individuals, particularly by those in positions of power or authority. The word conveys a sense of harshness and exploitation, often associated with the abuse of power.

In the Berean Standard Bible, καταδυναστεύω is found in James 2:6: "But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you and drag you into court?" Here, the term is used to critique the social dynamics where the wealthy exploit the poor, emphasizing the moral responsibility to treat all individuals with fairness and justice.

The concept of oppression is a recurring theme in biblical literature, where it is consistently condemned. The prophets of the Old Testament frequently spoke against the oppression of the poor and marginalized, calling for justice and righteousness. In the New Testament, Jesus and the apostles continue this tradition, advocating for the dignity and worth of every person.

καταδυναστεύω serves as a reminder of the ethical call to resist systems and actions that dehumanize or exploit others. It challenges believers to reflect on their own actions and societal structures, urging a commitment to justice and compassion.

Forms and Transliterations

καταδεδυνάστευνται καταδυναστεύει καταδυναστεύειν καταδυναστεύετε καταδυναστεύομεν καταδυναστευόμεναι καταδυναστευομενους καταδυναστευομένους καταδυναστεύοντας καταδυναστεύοντες καταδυναστεύουσαι καταδυναστευουσιν καταδυναστεύουσιν καταδυναστεύσαι καταδυναστεύσας καταδυναστεύση καταδυναστεύσητε καταδυναστεύσω καταδύσει καταδύσεις καταδύσεται καταδύσωσιν καταθλάσθαι καταθύμια καταθύμιον καταιγίδι καταιγίδος καταιγίδων καταιγίς κατεδυνάστευον κατεδυνάστευσα κατεδυνάστευσαν κατεδυνάστευσας κατεδυνάστευσε κατεδυνάστευσεν κατέδυσαν κατεθάρσησεν κατέθλασα katadunasteuomenous katadunasteuousin katadynasteuomenous katadynasteuoménous katadynasteuousin katadynasteúousin

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 10:38 V-PPM/P-AMP
GRK: πάντας τοὺς καταδυναστευομένους ὑπὸ τοῦ
NAS: all who were oppressed by the devil,
KJV: all that were oppressed of
INT: all that were being oppressed by the

James 2:6 V-PIA-3P
GRK: οἱ πλούσιοι καταδυναστεύουσιν ὑμῶν καὶ
NAS: Is it not the rich who oppress you and personally
KJV: not rich men oppress you, and
INT: the rich do oppress you and [not]

Strong's Greek 2616
2 Occurrences

καταδυναστευομένους — 1 Occ.
καταδυναστεύουσιν — 1 Occ.