Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
lordship
Usage: κυριότης, -ητος, ἡ (κύριος), lordship, dominion: Eph.1:21, 2Pe.2:10, Ju 8; pl., Col.1:16 (cf. Lft., Col; Mayor, Ju., in ll.; DB, i, 616 f.).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2963
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
4
Strong's G2963 Quick Answer
Strong's G2963 κυριότης (kuriotes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kuriotes (koo-ree-ot'-ace) n. 1. mastery 2. (concretely and collectively) rulers It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include dominion, dominions, and government. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- kuriotes (koo-ree-ot'-ace) n. 1. mastery 2. (concretely and collectively) rulers
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- dominion, dominions, and government
Meaning and Definition
kuriotes (koo-ree-ot'-ace) n. 1. mastery 2. (concretely and collectively) rulers [from G2962] KJV: dominion, government Root(s): G2962
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2963. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2963 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kuriotes, 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.
How Strong's G2963 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 4 linked usages.
Strong's G2963 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 G2963 in the New Testament
4 indexed usages in New Testament.
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:
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:
But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2963.
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:
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:
But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2963, grouped by book.
Ephesians 1 usage, New Testament
Colossians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
Jude 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G2963 FAQ
What does kyriotes (κυριότης) mean?
Kyriotes (Strong's G2963) is a Greek word most simply glossed "dominion". kuriotes (koo-ree-ot'-ace) n. 1. mastery 2. (concretely and collectively) rulers
How many times is kyriotes (κυριότης) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G2963 across 4 books.
Where can I study kyriotes (κυριότης) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2963 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate kyriotes (κυριότης)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as dominion, dominions, and government. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.