"to get into one’s power; in NT to bring under, master, overcome, Acts 19:16; to domineer over, Mt. 20:25; Mk. 10:42; 1 Pet. 5:3*"
Definition and meaning
to get into one’s power; in NT to bring under, master, overcome, Acts 19:16; to domineer over, Mt. 20:25; Mk. 10:42; 1 Pet. 5:3*
In the original Greek the word is written: κατακυριεύω
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of katakyrieuo (G2634) across the King James Bible.
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.
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.
And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
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Common questions
Strong's G2634 (katakyrieuo) is a Greek word that means: to get into one’s power; in NT to bring under, master, overcome, Acts 19:16; to domineer over, Mt. 20:25; Mk. 10:42; 1 Pet. 5:3* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.
The word katakyrieuo (G2634) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2634 is katakyrieuo, a Greek word defined as: to get into one’s power; in NT to bring under, master, overcome, Acts 19:16; to domineer over, Mt. 20:25; Mk. 10:42; 1 Pet. 5:3*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
katakyrieuo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.