2715. katexousiazó

Lexicon

katexousiazó: To exercise authority over, to dominate, to lord over

Original Word: κατεξουσιάζω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: katexousiazó
Pronunciation: kat-ex-oo-see-ad'-zo
Phonetic Spelling: (kat-ex-oo-see-ad'-zo)
Definition: To exercise authority over, to dominate, to lord over
Meaning: I have (exercise) power (authority) over.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

exercise authority.

From kata and exousiazo; to have (wield) full privilege over -- exercise authority.

see GREEK kata

see GREEK exousiazo

HELPS Word-studies

2715 kateksousiázō (from 2596 /katá, "down, according to," intensifying 1850 /eksousiázō, "to exercise authority") – properly, to exert authority downwards (oppressively); to strongly dominate (bring down, note the force of the prefix kata).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from kata and exousiazó
Definition
to exercise authority over
NASB Translation
exercise authority over (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2715: κατεξουσιάζω

κατεξουσιάζω; not found in secular authors; to exercise authority, wield power (see κατά, III. 3): τίνος, over one, Matthew 20:25; Mark 10:42.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From κατά (kata, G2596) meaning "down" or "against" and ἐξουσιάζω (exousiazō, G1850) meaning "to exercise authority."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κατεξουσιάζω, the concept of exercising dominion or authority can be related to several Hebrew terms, such as מָשַׁל (mashal, H4910) meaning "to rule" or "to have dominion," and רָדָה (radah, H7287) meaning "to rule" or "to dominate." These terms similarly convey the idea of authority and control, often with an emphasis on the manner in which it is exercised.

Usage: The term κατεξουσιάζω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of exercising authority or dominion over others, often with a connotation of oppressive or domineering control.

Context: The Greek verb κατεξουσιάζω appears in the New Testament in contexts that discuss authority and leadership, particularly in relation to the conduct of rulers and leaders. It is used to describe a form of leadership that is characterized by domination and control, as opposed to servant leadership.

In the Berean Standard Bible, κατεξουσιάζω is found in Matthew 20:25 and Mark 10:42, where Jesus contrasts the worldly model of leadership with the servant leadership He advocates for His followers. In these passages, Jesus calls His disciples to a different standard, one that rejects the oppressive exercise of authority seen among the Gentile rulers. Instead, He encourages a model of leadership that is humble and service-oriented.

Matthew 20:25 (BSB): "But Jesus called them aside and said, 'You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.'"

Mark 10:42 (BSB): "So Jesus called them together and said, 'You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.'"

These passages highlight the contrast between the secular and the Christian approach to leadership. The term κατεξουσιάζω thus serves as a caution against the misuse of power and a reminder of the call to lead through service and humility.

Forms and Transliterations

κατειπάντες κατεξουσιαζουσιν κατεξουσιάζουσιν κατεξουσίαζουσιν katexousiazousin katexousiázousin

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 20:25 V-PIA-3P
GRK: οἱ μεγάλοι κατεξουσιάζουσιν αὐτῶν
NAS: them, and [their] great men exercise authority over them.
KJV: they that are great exercise authority upon them.
INT: the great ones exercise authority over them

Mark 10:42 V-PIA-3P
GRK: μεγάλοι αὐτῶν κατεξουσιάζουσιν αὐτῶν
NAS: them; and their great men exercise authority over them.
KJV: great ones exercise authority upon them.
INT: great ones of them exercise authority over them

Strong's Greek 2715
2 Occurrences

κατεξουσιάζουσιν — 2 Occ.