G2616: καταδυναστεύω (katadynasteúō)

G2616 καταδυναστεύω (katadynasteúō)

Greek

Quick Definition

καταδυναστεύω v. I overpower, quell, treat harshly

Strong's Definition

from 2596 and a derivative of 1413; to exercise dominion against, i.e. oppress

KJV Usage: oppress

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

καταδυναστεύω (G2616)

verb | δυναστεύω (hold power over) · δύναμαι

22.22 · Trouble, Hardship, Relief, Favorable Circumstances · Cause Trouble, Hardship

to cause severe hardship, to oppress, to overwhelm to cause serious trouble to, with the implication of dire consequences and probably a weakened state

ACT 10:38 · JAS 2:6

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

κατα-δυναστεύω; pres. pass. ptep. καταδυναστευόμενος ; Sept. for in, pwy, ete.; with gen. of pers. [W. 206 (193); B. 169 (147)], to exercise harsh control over one, to use one’s power against one: Jas. ii. 6 [not Tdf. (see below) ] (Diod. 13, 73); τινά, to oppress one (Xen. cony. 5, 8; often in Sept.): Jas. ii. 6 Tdf.; pass. Acts x. 38.

Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary

καταδυναστεύω katadynasteuō 2x

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

Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon

κατα-δυναστεύω,

[in LXX for ינה, עשׁק, etc.;]

to exercise power over, oppress: c. acc. pers. (Xen.; LXX, Mi 2:2, Wi 2:10, al.); c. gen. pers., Ja 2:6 (ὑμᾶς, T); pass., Ac 10:38 (cf. MM, Exp., xv).†

Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT

καταδυναστεύω. The rather generalized use of this verb in Ac 10% is illustrated by P Petr III. 36 (a) verso® (Ptol.) πολλάκις] σοι γέγpada διότι καταδεδυνάστεῦμαι (sic—the writer wished to change the tense) ἐν τῆι φυλ[α]κῆι λιμῶι παραπολλύμενος, “1 have often explained to you in writing why I am being harshly treated in the prison, perishing from hunger”: though the agent in Acts /.c, is the devil, the reference is to the physical sufferings attributed to possession. For the verb of men in authority misusing their power, as in Jas 25 (cf. Wisd 27°, 1514, 17), seealso P Oxy 1.6715 (a.p. 338) where, in a dispute concerning property, the petitioner complains—kataSvvacrevovtes ἐπέχουσιν τῶν ἡμῖν διαφερόντων οἰκοπέϊδω]ν, ‘certain persons are oppressing me and occupying my own estates.

Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon

καταδυναστεύω (katadunasteuō) — to oppress. καταδῠναστ-εύω, oppress, τινα [LXX]; τοὺς πτωχοὺς ἀπὸ τῆς γῆς[LXX+5th c.BC+]; τινος [NT+1st c.BC+]:—passive, to be oppressed, [NT+3rd c.BC+]; ταῦτα -εύετο ἕκαστα these districts were under their several rulers, [Refs 1st c.BC+]

2. get control, absolutely, of mutineers, Ps.-[Refs 1st c.BC+]