Strong's Lexicon katakurieuo: To lord over, to exercise dominion over, to subdue Original Word: κατακυριεύω Word Origin: From κατά (kata, meaning "down" or "against") and κυριεύω (kurieuo, meaning "to have dominion" or "to lord over") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of oppressive rule can be related to Hebrew words like מָשַׁל (mashal, Strong's H4910), which means "to rule" or "to have dominion." Usage: The verb κατακυριεύω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of exercising dominion or authority over others, often with a connotation of oppressive or authoritarian control. It implies a hierarchical relationship where one party exerts power over another, often in a way that is domineering or controlling. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, hierarchical structures were prevalent in both political and social spheres. Authority was often exercised in a top-down manner, with rulers and leaders having significant control over their subjects. This cultural context provides a backdrop for understanding the negative connotations associated with κατακυριεύω, as it reflects the kind of leadership that contrasts with the servant leadership model taught by Jesus. HELPS Word-studies 2634 katakyrieúō (from 2596 /katá, "down, according to," intensifying 2691 /katastrēniáō, "exercise lordship") – properly, exercise decisive control (downward) as an owner with full jurisdiction; (passive) to be fully subjected to a master; to lord it over. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2634: κατακυριεύωκατακυριεύω; 1 aorist participle κατακυριεύσας; (κατά (which see III. 3) under); a. to bring under one's power, to subject to oneself, to subdue, master: τίνος, Acts 19:18 (Diodorus 14,64; for כָּבַשׁ Genesis 1:28; Sir. 17:4). b. to hold in subjection, to be master of, exercise lordship over: τίνος, Matthew 20:25; Mark 10:42; 1 Peter 5:3; (of the benign government of God, Jeremiah 3:14). From kata and kurieuo; to lord against, i.e. Control, subjugate -- exercise dominion over (lordship), be lord over, overcome. see GREEK kata see GREEK kurieuo Englishman's Concordance Matthew 20:25 V-PIA-3PGRK: τῶν ἐθνῶν κατακυριεύουσιν αὐτῶν καὶ NAS: of the Gentiles lord it over them, and [their] great men KJV: of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, INT: of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them and Mark 10:42 V-PIA-3P Acts 19:16 V-APA-NMS 1 Peter 5:3 V-PPA-NMP Strong's Greek 2634 |
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