καταδυναστεύω (katadynasteúō) — Oppress

Greek word study: καταδυναστεύω (katadynasteúō), Strong's G2616. to exercise dominion against, i.e. oppress

GreekStrong's G2616
Quick definition
Greek word
καταδυναστεύω (katadynasteúō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to exercise dominion against, i.e. oppress

Word study
Derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and a derivative of G1413 (δυνάστης);

KJV translation words: oppress

Where this word appears

Strong's G2616 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 10:38 and last appears in James 2:6.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

are oppressing ×1being oppressed ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

καταδυναστευομένους ×1καταδυναστεύουσιν ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×1James ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Acts 10:38 — καταδυναστευομένους — being oppressed
  • James 2:6 — καταδυναστεύουσιν — are oppressing

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2596 κατά (katá), G1413 δυνάστης (dynástēs).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does katadynasteúō (G2616) mean?

To exercise dominion against, i.e. oppress.

How is G2616 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2616 as: oppress.

How often does καταδυναστεύω (katadynasteúō) appear?

Strong's G2616 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 10:38 and last appears in James 2:6.