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Strong's G2715 κατεξουσιάζω (katexousiazo)

Katexousiazo means “exercise authority” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2715 — chor (“noble”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2715
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G2715 Quick Answer

Strong's G2715 κατεξουσιάζω (katexousiazo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. katexousiazo (kat-ex-ou-see-ad'-zo) v. 1. to have (wield) full privilege over [from G2596 and G1850] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include over. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
katexousiazo (kat-ex-ou-see-ad'-zo) v. 1. to have (wield) full privilege over [from G2596 and G1850]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
over

Meaning and Definition

katexousiazo (kat-ex-ou-see-ad'-zo) v. 1. to have (wield) full privilege over [from G2596 and G1850] KJV: exercise authority Root(s): G2596, G1850

Original Word
κατεξουσιάζω
Transliteration
katexousiazo
Derivation
Root: ἐξουσιάζω R1: 2596 R2: 1850
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2715. 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)

to rule

Usage: 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)

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How Strong's G2715 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render katexousiazo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

over Matthew 20:25

How Strong's G2715 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. 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 2 linked usages.

Strong's G2715 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 G2715 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 20:25 KJV

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 KJV

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.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2715.

Matthew 20:25 New Testament, KJV
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 New Testament, KJV
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.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2715, grouped by book.

Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G2715 FAQ

What does katexousiazo (κατεξουσιάζω) mean?

Katexousiazo (Strong's G2715) is a Greek word most simply glossed "exercise authority". katexousiazo (kat-ex-ou-see-ad'-zo) v. 1. to have (wield) full privilege over [from G2596 and G1850]

How many times is katexousiazo (κατεξουσιάζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2715 across 2 books.

Where can I study katexousiazo (κατεξουσιάζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2715 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate katexousiazo (κατεξουσιάζω)?

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