κατεξουσιάζω
katexousiazō
to rule
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word κατεξουσιازیζω (katexousiazō) means "to rule." It falls under the broader categories of law and justice. This definition alone highlights its connection to governance and regulation. The verb κατεξουσιάζω is used twice in the Bible. This scarcity of occurrences suggests it is a specific, technical term that may not encompass a wide range of concepts. Given its narrow definition and limited usage, it likely has an intense, focused meaning in the context where it appears. In the context of law and justice, the concept of ruling may encompass authority, jurisdiction, or control over others or systems. This analysis is constrained to the provided data and does not speculate beyond the available information.
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Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
But Jesus summoned them, and said, “You know that the rulers of the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
Mark 10:42Jesus summoned them, and said to them, “You know that they who are recognized as rulers over the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.