Words the Bible translates as overpower
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.
- katakurieuōκατακυριεύωto take or hold complete mastery over someone or something: to bring fully under one's control, rule, or possession
- sheletשְׁלֵטto have power over someone or something: to rule a province or a kingdom, to get the better of a victim, or to place another person in charge.
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