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αὐθεντέω G831
G831 is the Greek word αὐθεντέω, transliterated authentéō. The King James Version most often renders it usurp authority.
What it means
to act of oneself, i.e. (figuratively) dominate.
Where it comes from
from a compound of G846 (αὐτός) and an obsolete (a worker).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: usurp authority over.
Verses using αὐθεντέω
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
1 Timothy 2:12 · KJV
But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
Common questions
What does Strong's G831 mean?
G831 is the Greek word αὐθεντέω (authentéō), meaning to act of oneself, i.e. (figuratively) dominate.
How is G831 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it usurp authority (1 time).
How many times does G831 appear in the Bible?
αὐθεντέω (authentéō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G831 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G846 (αὐτός) and an obsolete (a worker).
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