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ἐξουσία G1849
G1849 is the Greek word ἐξουσία, transliterated exousía. The King James Version most often renders it power.
What it means
privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control), delegated influence.
Where it comes from
from G1832 (ἔξεστι) (in the sense of ability).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 96 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: authority, jurisdiction, liberty, power, right, strength.
Verses using ἐξουσία
The first 40 of 89 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 7:29 · KJV
For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
Matthew 8:9 · KJV
For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.
Matthew 9:6 · KJV
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
Matthew 9:8 · KJV
But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.
Matthew 10:1 · KJV
And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.
Matthew 21:23 · KJV
And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?
Matthew 21:24 · KJV
And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.
Matthew 21:27 · KJV
And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
Matthew 28:18 · KJV
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Mark 1:22 · KJV
And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
Mark 1:27 · KJV
And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
Mark 2:10 · KJV
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)
Mark 3:15 · KJV
And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:
Mark 6:7 · KJV
And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
Mark 11:28 · KJV
And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things?
Mark 11:29 · KJV
And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.
Mark 11:33 · KJV
And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.
Mark 13:34 · KJV
For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.
Luke 4:6 · KJV
And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.
Luke 4:36 · KJV
And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.
Luke 5:24 · KJV
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.
Luke 7:8 · KJV
For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.
Luke 9:1 · KJV
Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
Luke 10:19 · KJV
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Luke 12:5 · KJV
But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
Luke 12:11 · KJV
And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:
Luke 19:17 · KJV
And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
Luke 20:2 · KJV
And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?
Luke 20:8 · KJV
And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
Luke 20:20 · KJV
And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.
Luke 22:53 · KJV
When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
Luke 23:7 · KJV
And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.
John 1:12 · KJV
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
John 5:27 · KJV
And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.
John 10:18 · KJV
No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
John 17:2 · KJV
As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
John 19:10 · KJV
Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?
John 19:11 · KJV
Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.
Acts 5:4 · KJV
Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
Acts 8:19 · KJV
Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1849 mean?
G1849 is the Greek word ἐξουσία (exousía), meaning privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control), delegated influence.
How is G1849 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it power (56 times), authority (25 times), powers (8 times), right (2 times), power over (1 time), among others.
How many times does G1849 appear in the Bible?
ἐξουσία (exousía) is tagged in 89 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1849 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1832 (ἔξεστι) (in the sense of ability).
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