Original Word: κατακυριεύω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: katakurieuo
Pronunciation: kat-ak-oo-ree-YOO-oh
Phonetic Spelling: (kat-ak-oo-ree-yoo'-o)
Definition: To lord over, to exercise dominion over, to subdue
Meaning: I exercise authority over, overpower, master.

exercise dominion over, be lord over, overcome.

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

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.

STRONGS NT 2634: κατακυριεύω

κατακυριεύω; 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).

Word Origin: From κατά (kata, meaning "down" or "against") and κυριεύω (kyrieuō, meaning "to have dominion" or "to lord over").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κατακυριεύω, similar concepts of dominion and authority can be found in Hebrew words such as מָשַׁל (mashal, Strong's Hebrew 4910), meaning "to rule" or "to have dominion," and רָדָה (radah, Strong's Hebrew 7287), meaning "to rule" or "to subdue." These terms are used in the Old Testament to describe the exercise of authority or dominion, often in the context of kingship or governance.

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

Context: The term κατακυριεύω appears in the New Testament in contexts that highlight the contrast between worldly authority and the servant leadership exemplified by Jesus Christ. It is used to describe the manner in which rulers of the Gentiles exercise dominion over their subjects, often in a way that is oppressive or authoritarian.

In Matthew 20:25 and Mark 10:42, Jesus addresses His disciples, warning them against adopting the domineering leadership style of the Gentile rulers: "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.'" (BSB). Here, κατακυριεύω is used to illustrate the contrast between secular authority and the servant leadership that Jesus advocates.

Similarly, in 1 Peter 5:3, the apostle Peter exhorts church leaders not to "lord it over" those entrusted to them, but to be examples to the flock: "not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock." (BSB). This usage underscores the call for humility and service in Christian leadership, as opposed to authoritarian control.

The concept of κατακυριεύω is significant in understanding the New Testament's teaching on leadership and authority. It serves as a caution against the misuse of power and a reminder of the call to lead with humility and service, following the example of Christ.

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