καταδυναστεύω

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καταδυναστεύω

Greek transliteration

katadynasteuō

Simplified transliteration

katadynasteuo

Principal Parts

-, -, -, -, -

Strong's number

2616

GK Number

2872

Frequency in New Testament

Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag

cv-1a(6)

Gloss

(act.) to exploit, oppress, dominate; (pass.) to be under the power of, oppressed by

Definition

to tyrannize over, oppress, exploit, Acts 10:38; Jas. 2:6*

Acts 10:38	Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power; who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed (katadynasteuomenous \| καταδυναστευομένους \| pres pass ptcp acc pl masc) by the devil, because God was with him.
James 2:6	But you have dishonored the poor! Is it not the rich who oppress (katadynasteuousin \| καταδυναστεύουσιν \| pres act ind 3 pl) you? And are not they the ones who drag you into court?

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