Refiner Word Study kyriotes (G2963)
G2963  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
κυριότης
kyriotes
4 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"lordship; constituted authority, Eph. 1:21; 2 Pet. 2:10; Jude 8; pl. authorities, potentates, Col. 1:16. The Ephesian and Colossian passage could also be speaking about angelic powers.*"

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Definition and meaning

What does kyriotes mean in Greek?

4
Occurrences in Scripture
G2963
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

lordship; constituted authority, Eph. 1:21; 2 Pet. 2:10; Jude 8; pl. authorities, potentates, Col. 1:16. The Ephesian and Colossian passage could also be speaking about angelic powers.*

In the original Greek the word is written: κυριότης

Scripture references

Top 4 Bible verses with kyriotes

These are the most notable occurrences of kyriotes (G2963) across the King James Bible.

Ephesians 1:21

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:

Colossians 1:16

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:

2 Peter 2:10

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.

Jude 1:8

Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about kyriotes

What does kyriotes mean in Greek?

Strong's G2963 (kyriotes) is a Greek word that means: lordship; constituted authority, Eph. 1:21; 2 Pet. 2:10; Jude 8; pl. authorities, potentates, Col. 1:16. The Ephesian and Colossian passage could also be speaking about angelic powers.* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does kyriotes appear in the Bible?

The word kyriotes (G2963) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2963?

Strong's G2963 is kyriotes, a Greek word defined as: lordship; constituted authority, Eph. 1:21; 2 Pet. 2:10; Jude 8; pl. authorities, potentates, Col. 1:16. The Ephesian and Colossian passage could also. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is kyriotes in the Old Testament or New Testament?

kyriotes is a Greek word found in the New Testament.