G2616: καταδυναστεύω
katadynasteúō · “to oppress”
Definition
to exercise dominion against, i.e. oppress
KJV translates it as: oppress
Word origin: from G2596 (κατά) and a derivative of G1413 (δυνάστης);
Extended definition
κατα-δυναστεύω
[in LXX for יָנָה, עָשַׁק, etc. ;]
to exercise power over, oppress: with accusative of person(s) (Xen.; LXX, Mic.2:2, Wis.2:10, al.); with genitive of person(s), Jas.2:6 (ὑμᾶς, T); pass., Act.10:38 (cf. MM, Exp., xv).†
(AS)
[in LXX for יָנָה, עָשַׁק, etc. ;]
to exercise power over, oppress: with accusative of person(s) (Xen.; LXX, Mic.2:2, Wis.2:10, al.); with genitive of person(s), Jas.2:6 (ὑμᾶς, T); pass., Act.10:38 (cf. MM, Exp., xv).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2616 is translated
- being oppressed ×1
- are oppressing ×1
Bible verses with G2616 (katadynasteúō)
Katadynasteúō appears in 2 verses.
- Acts 10:38
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
- James 2:6
But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?