G1850: ἐξουσιάζω
exousiázō · “to have authority”
Definition
to control
KJV translates it as: exercise authority upon, bring under the (have) power of
Word origin: from G1849 (ἐξουσία);
Extended definition
ἐξουσιάζω
(ἐξουσία) [in LXX (frequently in Ec) chiefly for שָׁלַט ;]
1. to exercise authority (Arist.).
2. Trans., to exercise authority over: with genitive of person(s), Luk.22:25; with genitive of thing(s), 1Co.7:4; pass., to be held under authority (see Lft., Notes, 214): before ὑπό, 1Co.6:12.†
(AS)
(ἐξουσία) [in LXX (frequently in Ec) chiefly for שָׁלַט ;]
1. to exercise authority (Arist.).
2. Trans., to exercise authority over: with genitive of person(s), Luk.22:25; with genitive of thing(s), 1Co.7:4; pass., to be held under authority (see Lft., Notes, 214): before ὑπό, 1Co.6:12.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1850 is translated
- has authority over ×2
- exercising authority over ×1
- will be mastered ×1
Bible verses with G1850 (exousiázō)
Exousiázō appears in 3 verses.
- Luke 22:25
And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
- 1 Corinthians 6:12
All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
- 1 Corinthians 7:4
The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife.