Strong's Greek Concordance

G2715: κατεξουσιάζω

katexousiázō · “to rule”

Definition

to have (wield) full privilege over

KJV translates it as: exercise authority

Word origin: from G2596 (κατά) and G1850 (ἐξουσιάζω);

Extended definition

κατ-εξουσιάζω
to exercise authority over: with genitive of person(s), Mat.20:25, Mrk.10:42.†
SYN: (κατακυριεύω) (see Swete, Mk., l.with)
(AS)

Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).

How G2715 is translated

  • exercise authority over ×2

Bible verses with G2715 (katexousiázō)

Katexousiázō appears in 2 verses.

  • Matthew 20:25

    But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.

  • Mark 10:42

    But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.