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UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

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ἐξουσία

Strong’s: G1849

Associated OET lemmas: ἐξουσία

Form 1

Part of speech: noun, f.

Inflections: ἐξουσία; -ας

Related lemmas: εἰμί

Sense 1: authority to rule, right to control

Semantic entry: 37.35

Semantic domains: Control, Rule

Subdomains: Exercise Authority

Definition: the right to control or govern over

MAT 7:29: RV MAT 7:29 · LV MAT 7:29 · Read together MAT 7:29

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OET-RV MAT 7:29

29 because he taught like someone who had authority, and not like their regular religious teachers.

OET-LV MAT 7:29

29 for/because he_was teaching them as having authority, and not as the scribes of_them.

MAT 8:9: RV MAT 8:9 · LV MAT 8:9 · Read together MAT 8:9

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OET-RV MAT 8:9

9 because I’m also a man given a position under authority, with soldiers under me, and I tell this one, ‘Come here,’ and he comes, and tell my slave, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.

OET-LV MAT 8:9

9 For/Because I also am a_man being_appointed under authority, having soldiers under myself, and I_am_saying to_this one:
Be_gone, and he_is_going, and to_another:
Be_coming, and he_is_coming, and to_the slave of_me:
Do this, and he_is_doing it.
All 52 recorded passages for this sense

MAT: RV MAT 7:29 · RV MAT 8:9 · RV MAT 9:6 · RV MAT 9:8 · RV MAT 10:1 · RV MAT 21:23–24 · RV MAT 21:27 · RV MAT 28:18 · LV MAT 7:29 · LV MAT 8:9 · LV MAT 9:6 · LV MAT 9:8 · LV MAT 10:1 · LV MAT 21:23–24 · LV MAT 21:27 · LV MAT 28:18 · Read together MAT 7:29 · Read together MAT 8:9 · Read together MAT 9:6 · Read together MAT 9:8 · Read together MAT 10:1 · Read together MAT 21:23–24 · Read together MAT 21:27 · Read together MAT 28:18

MRK: RV MRK 1:22 · RV MRK 1:27 · RV MRK 2:10 · RV MRK 3:15 · RV MRK 11:28–29 · RV MRK 11:33 · RV MRK 13:34 · LV MRK 1:22 · LV MRK 1:27 · LV MRK 2:10 · LV MRK 3:15 · LV MRK 11:28–29 · LV MRK 11:33 · LV MRK 13:34 · Read together MRK 1:22 · Read together MRK 1:27 · Read together MRK 2:10 · Read together MRK 3:15 · Read together MRK 11:28–29 · Read together MRK 11:33 · Read together MRK 13:34

LUK: RV LUK 4:32 · RV LUK 4:36 · RV LUK 5:24 · RV LUK 7:8 · RV LUK 9:1 · RV LUK 10:19 · RV LUK 12:5 · RV LUK 19:17 · RV LUK 20:2 · RV LUK 20:8 · RV LUK 20:20 · LV LUK 4:32 · LV LUK 4:36 · LV LUK 5:24 · LV LUK 7:8 · LV LUK 9:1 · LV LUK 10:19 · LV LUK 12:5 · LV LUK 19:17 · LV LUK 20:2 · LV LUK 20:8 · LV LUK 20:20 · Read together LUK 4:32 · Read together LUK 4:36 · Read together LUK 5:24 · Read together LUK 7:8 · Read together LUK 9:1 · Read together LUK 10:19 · Read together LUK 12:5 · Read together LUK 19:17 · Read together LUK 20:2 · Read together LUK 20:8 · Read together LUK 20:20

JHN: RV JHN 17:2 · RV JHN 19:10–11 · LV JHN 17:2 · LV JHN 19:10–11 · Read together JHN 17:2 · Read together JHN 19:10–11

ACT: RV ACT 1:7 · RV ACT 9:14 · RV ACT 26:10 · RV ACT 26:12 · LV ACT 1:7 · LV ACT 9:14 · LV ACT 26:10 · LV ACT 26:12 · Read together ACT 1:7 · Read together ACT 9:14 · Read together ACT 26:10 · Read together ACT 26:12

CO1: RV CO1 15:24 · LV CO1 15:24 · Read together CO1 15:24

CO2: RV CO2 10:8 · RV CO2 13:10 · LV CO2 10:8 · LV CO2 13:10 · Read together CO2 10:8 · Read together CO2 13:10

TH2: RV TH2 3:9 · LV TH2 3:9 · Read together TH2 3:9

JDE: RV JDE 1:25 · LV JDE 1:25 · Read together JDE 1:25

REV: RV REV 2:26 · RV REV 6:8 · RV REV 11:6 · RV REV 12:10 · RV REV 13:2 · RV REV 13:4–5 · RV REV 13:7 · RV REV 13:12 · RV REV 17:12–13 · RV REV 18:1 · LV REV 2:26 · LV REV 6:8 · LV REV 11:6 · LV REV 12:10 · LV REV 13:2 · LV REV 13:4–5 · LV REV 13:7 · LV REV 13:12 · LV REV 17:12–13 · LV REV 18:1 · Read together REV 2:26 · Read together REV 6:8 · Read together REV 11:6 · Read together REV 12:10 · Read together REV 13:2 · Read together REV 13:4–5 · Read together REV 13:7 · Read together REV 13:12 · Read together REV 17:12–13 · Read together REV 18:1

Sense 2: jurisdiction

Semantic entry: 37.36

Semantic domains: Control, Rule

Subdomains: Exercise Authority

Definition: the domain or sphere over which one has authority to control or rule

LUK 4:6: RV LUK 4:6 · LV LUK 4:6 · Read together LUK 4:6

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OET-RV LUK 4:6

6 and he said, “I’ll give you this entire domain and the status of these kingdoms because it’s been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want,

OET-LV LUK 4:6

6 And the devil said to_him:
I_will_be_giving to_you the all this domain and the glory of_them, because has_been_given_over to_me and I_am_giving it to_whom if I_may_be_wanting.

LUK 23:7: RV LUK 23:7 · LV LUK 23:7 · Read together LUK 23:7

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OET-RV LUK 23:7

7 and when he discovered that he was from King Herodes’s (Herod) jurisdiction, he sent him across to Herodes as he also happened to be in Yerushalem (Jerusalem) at that time.

OET-LV LUK 23:7

7 And having_known that he_is from the domain of_Haʸrōdaʸs, he_sent_ him _up to the Haʸrōdaʸs, himself being also at Hierousalaʸm/(Yərūshālayim) in these the days.
All 3 recorded passages for this sense

LUK: RV LUK 4:6 · RV LUK 23:7 · LV LUK 4:6 · LV LUK 23:7 · Read together LUK 4:6 · Read together LUK 23:7

COL: RV COL 1:13 · LV COL 1:13 · Read together COL 1:13

Sense 3: symbol of authority, symbol of subjection to authority

Semantic entry: 37.37

Semantic domains: Control, Rule

Subdomains: Exercise Authority

Definition: a means or instrument by which authority is marked or symbolized

Notes: This passage, however, is subject to a number of different interpretations, as commentaries clearly indicate.

CO1 11:10: RV CO1 11:10 · LV CO1 11:10 · Read together CO1 11:10

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OET-RV CO1 11:10

10 Because of that, women should have authority on their heads, because of the messengers.

OET-LV CO1 11:10

10 Because_of this ought the woman authority to_be_having on her head, because_of the messengers.

Sense 4: an authority, ruler

Semantic entry: 37.38

Semantic domains: Control, Rule

Subdomains: Exercise Authority

Definition: one who has the authority to rule or govern

LUK 12:11: RV LUK 12:11 · LV LUK 12:11 · Read together LUK 12:11

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OET-RV LUK 12:11

11 “Whenever you get dragged into the Jewish meeting halls or in front of rulers or authorities, don’t worry about how you’ll defend yourselves or what you’ll say,

OET-LV LUK 12:11

11 And whenever they_may_be_carrying_in you_all before the synagogues, and the rulers, and the authorities, you_all_may_ not _worry how or what you_all_may_defend or what you_all_may_say,

ROM 13:1: RV ROM 13:1 · LV ROM 13:1 · Read together ROM 13:1

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OET-RV ROM 13:1

13 Everyone should be subject to the authorities who are over them, because there’s no authority except through God, and they’re appointed by God.

OET-LV ROM 13:1

13 Every soul to_the_authorities being_above let_be_being_subjected, because/for not there_is authority, except not/lest by god, and the authorities being by god having_been_appointed they_are.
All 7 recorded passages for this sense

LUK: RV LUK 12:11 · LV LUK 12:11 · Read together LUK 12:11

ROM: RV ROM 13:1–3 · LV ROM 13:1–3 · Read together ROM 13:1–3

CO1: RV CO1 15:24 · LV CO1 15:24 · Read together CO1 15:24

EPH: RV EPH 1:21 · LV EPH 1:21 · Read together EPH 1:21

TIT: RV TIT 3:1 · LV TIT 3:1 · Read together TIT 3:1

Sense 5: control

Semantic entry: 37.13

Semantic domains: Control, Rule

Subdomains: Control, Restrain

Definition: a state of control over someone or something

ACT 5:4: RV ACT 5:4 · LV ACT 5:4 · Read together ACT 5:4

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OET-RV ACT 5:4

4 Wasn’t it yours before it was sold? And even when it was sold, the money was still yours. Why did you decide to handle it like this? It wasn’t people that you’re lying to, but God.”

OET-LV ACT 5:4

4 Not remaining unsold it_was_remaining to_you, and having_been_sold it_was_being in the your authority?
Why that you_purposed in the heart of_you the this matter?
You_lied not to_people, but to_ the _god.

ACT 26:18: RV ACT 26:18 · LV ACT 26:18 · Read together ACT 26:18

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OET-RV ACT 26:18

18 to open their minds and for them to turn back from darkness to light and from Satan’s power to God, so that they can be forgiven for their sins and receive an inheritance among the ones who’ve been made guiltless by their faith in me.’

OET-LV ACT 26:18

18 to_open_up eyes of_them, for_that to_turn_back from darkness to light, and from_the power of_ the _Satan/(Sāţān) to the god, for_that them to_receive forgiveness of_sins and allotment among the ones having_been_sanctified by_faith which in me.
All 5 recorded passages for this sense

ACT: RV ACT 5:4 · RV ACT 26:18 · LV ACT 5:4 · LV ACT 26:18 · Read together ACT 5:4 · Read together ACT 26:18

CO1: RV CO1 7:37 · LV CO1 7:37 · Read together CO1 7:37

REV: RV REV 14:18 · RV REV 16:9 · LV REV 14:18 · LV REV 16:9 · Read together REV 14:18 · Read together REV 16:9

Sense 6: power

Semantic entry: 76.12

Semantic domains: Power, Force

Definition: the power to do something, with or without an added implication of authority

Notes: It is also possible to understand ἐξουσία in RV MRK 3:15 · LV MRK 3:15 · Read together MRK 3:15 as meaning ‘authority,’ and in a number of instances it is difficult to determine whether the focus is upon the power which an individual has or a granted authority to do something which naturally implies strength or power (see 37.35: ἐξουσία - 37.38: ἐξουσία).

MRK 3:15: RV MRK 3:15 · LV MRK 3:15 · Read together MRK 3:15

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OET-RV MRK 3:15

15 and to also have authority to exorcise demons.

OET-LV MRK 3:15

15 and to_be_having authority to_be_casting_out the demons.

MRK 6:7: RV MRK 6:7 · LV MRK 6:7 · Read together MRK 6:7

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OET-RV MRK 6:7

7 Then he called his twelve apprentices and started sending them out in pairs and giving them authority over demons.

OET-LV MRK 6:7

7 And he_is_calling_to the twelve, and began to_be_sending_ them _out two by_two, and was_giving authority to_them over_the the unclean spirits.
All 12 recorded passages for this sense

MRK: RV MRK 3:15 · RV MRK 6:7 · LV MRK 3:15 · LV MRK 6:7 · Read together MRK 3:15 · Read together MRK 6:7

LUK: RV LUK 4:6 · RV LUK 22:53 · LV LUK 4:6 · LV LUK 22:53 · Read together LUK 4:6 · Read together LUK 22:53

JHN: RV JHN 5:27 · LV JHN 5:27 · Read together JHN 5:27

ACT: RV ACT 8:19 · LV ACT 8:19 · Read together ACT 8:19

CO1: RV CO1 15:24 · LV CO1 15:24 · Read together CO1 15:24

HEB: RV HEB 13:10 · LV HEB 13:10 · Read together HEB 13:10

REV: RV REV 9:3 · RV REV 9:10 · RV REV 9:19 · RV REV 20:6 · LV REV 9:3 · LV REV 9:10 · LV REV 9:19 · LV REV 20:6 · Read together REV 9:3 · Read together REV 9:10 · Read together REV 9:19 · Read together REV 20:6

Sense 7: power, authority, lordship, ruler, wicked force

Semantic entry: 12.44

Semantic domains: Supernatural Beings and Powers

Subdomains: Supernatural Powers

Definition: (title for supernatural forces and powers) a supernatural power having some particular role in controlling the destiny and activities of human beings

Notes: Some scholars have believed that it is possible to reconstruct at least in part some of the hierarchy represented by these various supernatural forces and powers, on the basis of the neoplatonic system of nine such powers arranged in three orders of three each. NT terminology and usage does not, however, lend itself to such a classification, and it is difficult, if not impossible, to determine what are the significant differences between these supernatural powers and forces.|In the case of RV EPH 1:21 · LV EPH 1:21 · Read together EPH 1:21 some scholars apply the terms in question both to the supernatural and to the human sphere, thus emphasizing the totality of Christ’s rule. This has a considerable measure of justification in view of the concepts held by persons in the ancient world, since various earthly powers were supposed to reflect corresponding supernatural powers.|For the most part, translators have endeavored to render the various terms in somewhat different ways, for example, ἐξουσία as ‘authority’; δύναμις as ‘power’; κυριότης as ‘ruler’; and phrases such as τὰ πνευματικὰ τῆς πονηρίας ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοις as ‘wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly world.’ In a number of languages, however, there are simply not enough terms to designate various kinds of powers, authorities, and forces which could be employed in speaking of such supernatural impersonal powers. Accordingly, some translators have simply used a phrase such as ‘any and all kinds of supernatural powers.’ Where it is possible to make certain lexical distinctions between terms and phrases, this, of course, should be done, but in a number of contexts this may be impossible, and accordingly, some explanation in a marginal note may be required if the reader is to understand satisfactorily the intent of the passages in question.

CO1 15:24: RV CO1 15:24 · LV CO1 15:24 · Read together CO1 15:24

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OET-RV CO1 15:24

24 Then the end will come when he hands over the kingship to God the Father after he’s destroyed all rule, and all authority and power,

OET-LV CO1 15:24

24 thereafter the end, when he_may_be_giving_over the kingdom the to_god even the_father, when he_may_nullify all beginning, and all authority, and power.

EPH 1:21: RV EPH 1:21 · LV EPH 1:21 · Read together EPH 1:21

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OET-RV EPH 1:21

21 giving him authority over every law and government, and over every powerful group and organisation, and over every earthly title, not only in the present age but also in the age to come.

OET-LV EPH 1:21

21 above every rule, and authority, and power, and mastership, and every name being_named, not only in the this age, but also in the one coming,
All 9 recorded passages for this sense

CO1: RV CO1 15:24 · LV CO1 15:24 · Read together CO1 15:24

EPH: RV EPH 1:21 · RV EPH 2:2 · RV EPH 3:10 · RV EPH 6:12 · LV EPH 1:21 · LV EPH 2:2 · LV EPH 3:10 · LV EPH 6:12 · Read together EPH 1:21 · Read together EPH 2:2 · Read together EPH 3:10 · Read together EPH 6:12

COL: RV COL 1:16 · RV COL 2:10 · RV COL 2:15 · LV COL 1:16 · LV COL 2:10 · LV COL 2:15 · Read together COL 1:16 · Read together COL 2:10 · Read together COL 2:15

PE1: RV PE1 3:22 · LV PE1 3:22 · Read together PE1 3:22

Sense 8: right, freedom of choice, freedom of action, power to evaluate

Semantic entry: 30.122

Semantic domains: Think

Subdomains: To Distinguish, To Evaluate, To Judge

Definition: the right to judge on the basis of having the potential to evaluate

JHN 1:12: RV JHN 1:12 · LV JHN 1:12 · Read together JHN 1:12

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OET-RV JHN 1:12

12 however anyone who would accept him and trusted in his authority, he gave them the right to become children of God—

OET-LV JHN 1:12

12 But as_many_as received him, he_gave to_them the_right to_become children of_god, to_the ones believing in the name of_him,

JHN 10:18: RV JHN 10:18 · LV JHN 10:18 · Read together JHN 10:18

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OET-RV JHN 10:18

18 No one is taking it from me, but I’m laying it down myself. I have authority to lay it down, and also authority to take it back again because I received this command from my father.”

OET-LV JHN 10:18

18 No_one took_up it from me, but I am_laying it of myself.
I_am_having authority to_lay it, and I_am_having authority again to_take it.
I_received this the command from the father of_me.
All 10 recorded passages for this sense

JHN: RV JHN 1:12 · RV JHN 10:18 · LV JHN 1:12 · LV JHN 10:18 · Read together JHN 1:12 · Read together JHN 10:18

ROM: RV ROM 9:21 · LV ROM 9:21 · Read together ROM 9:21

CO1: RV CO1 8:9 · RV CO1 9:4–6 · RV CO1 9:12 · RV CO1 9:18 · LV CO1 8:9 · LV CO1 9:4–6 · LV CO1 9:12 · LV CO1 9:18 · Read together CO1 8:9 · Read together CO1 9:4–6 · Read together CO1 9:12 · Read together CO1 9:18

REV: RV REV 22:14 · LV REV 22:14 · Read together REV 22:14