Words the Bible translates as have authority over
English uses one word here. The Bible uses 2 words, and they do not mean the same thing. Each is listed with what it actually means, most frequent first.
- exousiazōἐξουσιάζωto hold the rightful authority or right of control over someone or something; when turned around, to be mastered by it
- authenteōαὐθεντέωto exercise authority over another person, acting on one's own authority as their master
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