Katadynasteúō — G2616
G2616 · Greek — καταδυναστεύω
Pronunciation: kat-ad-oo-nas-tyoo'-o
Definition
verb
to exercise dominion against, i.e. oppress
- STRONGS NT 2616a
Usually translated as
oppress
Origin
from G2596 and a derivative of G1413
Occurrences
Katadynasteúō occurs 2 times in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (1), James (1)
- Acts 10:38 — How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed (καταδυναστευομένους) of the devil; for God was with him.
- James 2:6 — But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress (καταδυναστεύουσιν) you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
Strong's Lexicon — K