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Strong's G1849 ἐξουσία (exousia)

Exousia means “privilege” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1849 — daphaq (“knock”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1849
Language Greek
Linked Usages 150
Books 33

Strong's G1849 Quick Answer

Strong's G1849 ἐξουσία (exousia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. exousia (ex-ou-see'-ah) n. 1. privilege 2. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom It has 150 linked Bible usages across 33 books. Visible English usage signals include power, authority, over, given, and god. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

Meaning
exousia (ex-ou-see'-ah) n. 1. privilege 2. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom
Usage
150 linked usages
Books
33 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch
Usage Words
power, authority, over, given, and god

Meaning and Definition

exousia (ex-ou-see'-ah) n. 1. privilege 2. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom 3. (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control), delegated influence [from G1832 (in the sense of ability)] KJV: authority, jurisdiction, liberty, power, right, strength Root(s): G1832

Original Word
ἐξουσία
Transliteration
exousia
Derivation
Root: ἔξεστι R1: 1832
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1849. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

authority

Usage: ἐξουσία, -ας, ἡ (ἔξεστι), [in LXX: 4Ki.20:13, Psa.113 (114):2 135 (136)8, 9, Isa.39:2, Jer.28 (51):28 (מֶמְשָׁלָה), frequently in Da for Aram. שָׁלְטָן, etc., Wis.10:14, Sir.9:13, al. ;] __1. prop., liberty or power to act, freedom to exercise the inward force or faculty expressed by δύναμις (which see): 1Co.9:12; ἐ. ἔχειν, 2Th.3:9; id. before inf., Jhn.10:18, 1Co.9:4, 5; with genitive obj., Rom.9:21; before ἐπί, with accusative, Rev.22:14; περί, 1Co.7:37. __2. Later (cf. Milligan, Th., 114;

MM, Exp., xiv), of the power of right, authority: Mat.21:33, Mrk.11:28, Luk.20:2; of Messianic authority, Mat.9:6, Mrk.2:10, al.; of apostolic authority, 2Co.10:8 13:10; of the authority of government: Mat.8:9 28:18, Ju 25, Rev.12:10, al.; esp. of judicial authority, Luk.20:20, Jhn.19:10, 11. __3. Meton., __(a) jurisdiction: Luk.23:7 (cf. 1Ma.6:11, Isa.39:2); __(b) a ruler or magistrate: Rom.13:1-3; pl., Luk.12:11, Rom.13:1, Tit.3:1; __(with) of supramundane powers (syn.

with ἀρχή, δύναμις, θρόνος, κυριότης): 1Co.15:24, Eph.1:21 3:10, Col.2:10, 1Pe.3:22, al. (Cremer. 236). SYN.: see: δύναμις. (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

power authority over given god these things kingdom gave man said earth

How Strong's G1849 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and 1 Enoch. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 93 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
  • 1 Enoch rows are separated from the other corpora rather than being hidden inside a generic apocrypha bucket.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1849 (ἐξουσία) appears 58 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1849 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1849 in the New Testament

93 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 7:29 KJV

For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

Matthew 8:9 KJV

For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

Matthew 9:6 KJV

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.

Strong's G1849 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

15 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

4 Kingdoms 20:13 Septuagint / Brenton

And Hezekiah rejoiced at them, and showed all the house of his spices, the silver and the gold, the spices, and the fine oil, and the armory, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing which Hezekiah did not show them in his house, and in all his dominion.

Psalms 113:2 Septuagint / Brenton

Judea became his sanctuary, And Israel his dominion.

Psalms 135:8 Septuagint / Brenton

The sun to rule the day; For his mercy endures forever.

Strong's G1849 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

38 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 4:28 Septuagint / Brenton

And now do ye not believe me? is not the king great in his power? do not all regions fear to touch him?

1 Esdras 4:40 Septuagint / Brenton

Neither in her judgment is any unrighteousness; and she is the strength, kingdom, power, and majesty of all ages. Blessed be the God of truth.

1 Esdras 8:22 Septuagint / Brenton

I command you also, that ye require no tax, nor any other imposition, of any of the priests, or Levites, or holy singers, or porters, or ministers of the temple, or of any that have doings in this temple, and that no man have authority to impose anything upon them.

Strong's G1849 in 1 Enoch

4 indexed usages in 1 Enoch.

Usage Excerpts

First 120 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1849.

4 Kingdoms 20:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Hezekiah rejoiced at them, and showed all the house of his spices, the silver and the gold, the spices, and the fine oil, and the armory, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing which Hezekiah did not show them in his house, and in all his dominion.
Psalms 113:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Judea became his sanctuary, And Israel his dominion.
Psalms 135:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The sun to rule the day; For his mercy endures forever.
Psalms 135:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The moon and the stars to rule the night; For his mercy endures forever.
Proverbs 17:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But sedition and strife precede poverty.
Ecclesiastes 8:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
There is no man that has power over the spirit To retain the spirit; And there is no power in the day of death: And there is no discharge in the day of battle; Neither shall ungodliness save her votary.
Daniel 3:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he sent forth to gather the governors, and the captains, and the heads of provinces, chiefs, and princes, and those who were in authority, and all the rulers of districts, to come to the dedication of the image.
Daniel 3:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
So the heads of provinces, the governors, the captains, the chiefs, the great princes, those who were in authority, and all the rulers of districts, were gathered to the dedication of the image which King Nebuchadnezzar had set up; and they stood before the image.
Daniel 4:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
how great and mighty they are: his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his power to all generations.
Daniel 4:26 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And whereas they said, Leave the stumps of the roots of the tree; thy kingdom abides sure to thee from the time that thou shalt know the power of the heavens.
Daniel 4:34 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And at the end of the time I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes to heaven, and my reason returned to me, and I blessed the Most High, and praised him that lives forever, and gave him glory; for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom lasts to all generations:
Daniel 7:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
After this one I looked, and behold another wild beast as a leopard, and it had four wings of a bird upon it: and the wild beast had four heads, and power was given to it.
Daniel 7:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And to him was given the dominion, and the honor, and the kingdom; and all nations, tribes, and languages, shall serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom shall not be destroyed.
Daniel 7:27 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the kingdom and the power and the greatness of the kings that are under the whole heaven were given to the saints of the Most High; and his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all powers shall serve and obey him.
Daniel 11:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the king of the south shall be strong; and one of their princes shall prevail against him, and shall obtain a great dominion.
Matthew 7:29 New Testament, KJV
For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
Matthew 8:9 New Testament, KJV
For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.
Matthew 9:6 New Testament, KJV
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
Matthew 9:8 New Testament, KJV
But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.
Matthew 10:1 New Testament, KJV
And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.
Matthew 21:23 New Testament, KJV
And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?
Matthew 21:24 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.
Matthew 21:27 New Testament, KJV
And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
Matthew 28:18 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Mark 1:22 New Testament, KJV
And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
Mark 1:27 New Testament, KJV
And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
Mark 2:10 New Testament, KJV
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)
Mark 3:15 New Testament, KJV
And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:
Mark 6:7 New Testament, KJV
And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
Mark 11:28 New Testament, KJV
And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things?
Mark 11:29 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.
Mark 11:33 New Testament, KJV
And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.
Mark 13:34 New Testament, KJV
For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.
Luke 4:6 New Testament, KJV
And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.
Luke 4:32 New Testament, KJV
And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.
Luke 4:36 New Testament, KJV
And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.
Luke 5:24 New Testament, KJV
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.
Luke 7:8 New Testament, KJV
For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.
Luke 9:1 New Testament, KJV
Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
Luke 10:19 New Testament, KJV
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Luke 12:5 New Testament, KJV
But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
Luke 12:11 New Testament, KJV
And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:
Luke 19:17 New Testament, KJV
And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
Luke 20:2 New Testament, KJV
And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?
Luke 20:8 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
Luke 20:20 New Testament, KJV
And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.
Luke 22:53 New Testament, KJV
When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
Luke 23:7 New Testament, KJV
And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.
John 1:12 New Testament, KJV
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
John 5:27 New Testament, KJV
And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.
John 10:18 New Testament, KJV
No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
John 17:2 New Testament, KJV
As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
John 19:10 New Testament, KJV
Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?
John 19:11 New Testament, KJV
Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.
Acts 1:7 New Testament, KJV
And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
Acts 5:4 New Testament, KJV
Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
Acts 8:19 New Testament, KJV
Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.
Acts 9:14 New Testament, KJV
And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.
Acts 26:10 New Testament, KJV
Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them.
Acts 26:12 New Testament, KJV
Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests,
Acts 26:18 New Testament, KJV
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
Romans 9:21 New Testament, KJV
Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?
Romans 13:1 New Testament, KJV
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Romans 13:2 New Testament, KJV
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Romans 13:3 New Testament, KJV
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
1 Corinthians 7:37 New Testament, KJV
Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well.
1 Corinthians 8:9 New Testament, KJV
But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.
1 Corinthians 9:5 New Testament, KJV
Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?
1 Corinthians 9:6 New Testament, KJV
Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?
1 Corinthians 9:12 New Testament, KJV
If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.
1 Corinthians 9:18 New Testament, KJV
What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
1 Corinthians 11:10 New Testament, KJV
For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels.
1 Corinthians 15:24 New Testament, KJV
Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.
2 Corinthians 10:8 New Testament, KJV
For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:
2 Corinthians 13:10 New Testament, KJV
Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.
Ephesians 1:21 New Testament, KJV
Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
Ephesians 2:2 New Testament, KJV
Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
Ephesians 3:10 New Testament, KJV
To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
Ephesians 6:12 New Testament, KJV
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Colossians 1:13 New Testament, KJV
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
Colossians 1:16 New Testament, KJV
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
Colossians 2:10 New Testament, KJV
And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
Colossians 2:15 New Testament, KJV
And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
2 Thessalonians 3:9 New Testament, KJV
Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.
Titus 3:1 New Testament, KJV
Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
Hebrews 13:10 New Testament, KJV
We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle.
1 Peter 3:22 New Testament, KJV
Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.
Jude 1:25 New Testament, KJV
To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
Revelation 2:26 New Testament, KJV
And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
Revelation 6:8 New Testament, KJV
And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.
Revelation 9:3 New Testament, KJV
And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
Revelation 9:10 New Testament, KJV
And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months.
Revelation 9:19 New Testament, KJV
For their power is in their mouth, and in their tails: for their tails were like unto serpents, and had heads, and with them they do hurt.
Revelation 11:6 New Testament, KJV
These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.
Revelation 12:10 New Testament, KJV
And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
Revelation 13:2 New Testament, KJV
And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.
Revelation 13:4 New Testament, KJV
And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?
Revelation 13:5 New Testament, KJV
And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.
Revelation 13:7 New Testament, KJV
And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.
Revelation 13:12 New Testament, KJV
And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.
Revelation 14:18 New Testament, KJV
And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.
Revelation 16:9 New Testament, KJV
And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory.
Revelation 17:12 New Testament, KJV
And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast.
Revelation 17:13 New Testament, KJV
These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.
Revelation 18:1 New Testament, KJV
And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.
Revelation 20:6 New Testament, KJV
Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.
Revelation 22:14 New Testament, KJV
Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
1 Esdras 4:28 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And now do ye not believe me? is not the king great in his power? do not all regions fear to touch him?
1 Esdras 4:40 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Neither in her judgment is any unrighteousness; and she is the strength, kingdom, power, and majesty of all ages. Blessed be the God of truth.
1 Esdras 8:22 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
I command you also, that ye require no tax, nor any other imposition, of any of the priests, or Levites, or holy singers, or porters, or ministers of the temple, or of any that have doings in this temple, and that no man have authority to impose anything upon them.
Judith 8:15 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For if he will not help us within these five days, he hath power to defend us when he will, even every day, or to destroy us before our enemies.
Tobit 1:21 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And there passed not fifty days, before two of his sons killed him, and they fled into the mountains of Ararat; and Esar-haddon his son reigned in his stead; who appointed over his father’s accounts, and over all his affairs, Ahikar my brother Hanael’s son.
Tobit 2:13 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And when it was in my house, and began to cry, I said unto her, From whence is this kid? is it not stolen? render it to the owners; for it is not lawful to eat anything that is stolen.
Tobit 7:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
for it is meet that thou shouldest marry my daughter: nevertheless I will declare unto thee the truth.
1 Maccabees 1:13 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then certain of the people were so forward herein, that they went to the king, who gave them license to do after the ordinances of the heathen:
1 Maccabees 6:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And I thought with myself, Into what tribulation am I come, and how great a flood of misery is it wherein now I am! for I was bountiful and beloved in my power.
1 Maccabees 10:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Wherefore he gave him authority to gather together a host, and to provide weapons, that he might aid him in battle: he commanded also that the hostages that were in the tower should be delivered him.
1 Maccabees 10:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
who were sore afraid, when they heard that the king had given him authority to gather together a host.
1 Maccabees 10:32 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And as for the tower which is at Jerusalem, I yield up my authority over it, and give it to the high priest, that he may set in it such men as he shall choose to keep it.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1849, grouped by book.

4 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ecclesiastes 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 9 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 9 usages, New Testament
Mark 9 usages, New Testament
Luke 15 usages, New Testament
John 6 usages, New Testament
Acts 7 usages, New Testament
Romans 4 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 9 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
Ephesians 4 usages, New Testament
Colossians 4 usages, New Testament
2 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
Titus 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
Jude 1 usage, New Testament
Revelation 19 usages, New Testament
1 Esdras 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Tobit 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Maccabees 9 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 6 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 7 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Daniel 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Book 152 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Enoch 4 usages, 1 Enoch

Strong's G1849 FAQ

What does exousia (ἐξουσία) mean?

Exousia (Strong's G1849) is a Greek word most simply glossed "privilege". exousia (ex-ou-see'-ah) n. 1. privilege 2. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom

How many times is exousia (ἐξουσία) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 150 linked usages for Strong's G1849 across 33 books.

Where can I study exousia (ἐξουσία) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1849 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

What English words translate exousia (ἐξουσία)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as power, authority, over, given, god, and these. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1849 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 15 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, 38 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 4 in 1 Enoch for Strong's G1849, with linked reader references where each row is available.