Strong's G2961 · Greek
κυριεύω
kyrieúō
Definition
to rule
KJV: have dominion over, lord, be lord of, exercise lordship over
Root / derivation: from G2962 (κύριος);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κυριεύω across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Romans4 verses
Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him.
Romans 6:14For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
Romans 7:1Know 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 14:9For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.
2 Corinthians1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2961 (kyrieúō) mean?
to rule
How many times does G2961 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2961 (κυριεύω) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “over.”
How is kyrieúō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2961 is rendered as “over” (5×), “hath” (1×), “Lord” (1×), “lords” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word κυριεύω come from?
from G2962 (κύριος);