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κυριεύω G2961
G2961 is the Greek word κυριεύω, transliterated kyrieúō. The King James Version most often renders it dominion over.
What it means
to rule.
Where it comes from
from G2962 (κύριος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: have dominion over, lord, be lord of, exercise lordship over.
Verses using κυριεύω
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 22:25 · KJV
And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
Romans 6:9 · KJV
Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him.
Romans 6:14 · KJV
For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
Romans 7:1 · KJV
Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth?
Romans 14:9 · KJV
For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.
2 Corinthians 1:24 · KJV
Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
1 Timothy 6:15 · KJV
Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
Common questions
What does Strong's G2961 mean?
G2961 is the Greek word κυριεύω (kyrieúō), meaning to rule.
How is G2961 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it dominion over (4 times), exercise lordship over (1 time), hath (1 time), shall (1 time), might be lord (1 time), among others.
How many times does G2961 appear in the Bible?
κυριεύω (kyrieúō) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2961 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2962 (κύριος).
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