κατακυριεύωkatakyrieúō

to gain or exercise dominion (over)

Greek (New Testament) · G2634

Meanings

(a) absolutely

(b) with genitive: Matthew 20:25, Mark 10:42, Acts 19:16, 1 Peter 5:3.

Synonyms

(κατεξουσιάζω).

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 4 times in the Bible.

  • Matthew 20:25 But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them.
  • Mark 10:42 So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them.
  • Acts 19:16 Then the man with the evil spirit leaped on them, overpowered them, and attacked them with such violence that they fled from the house, naked and battered.
  • 1 Peter 5:3 Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example.

Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.