Strong's G831 · Greek
αὐθεντέω
authentéō
Number
G831
Language
Greek
Original word
αὐθεντέω
Transliteration
authentéō
KJV occurrences
1 verse
Definition
to act of oneself, i.e. (figuratively) dominate
KJV: usurp authority over
Root / derivation: from a compound of G846 (αὐτός) and an obsolete (a worker);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered αὐθεντέω across 1 verse.
authority1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G831 (authentéō) mean?
to act of oneself, i.e. (figuratively) dominate
How many times does G831 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G831 (αὐθεντέω) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “authority.”
How is authentéō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G831 is rendered as “authority” (1×).
Where does the Greek word αὐθεντέω come from?
from a compound of G846 (αὐτός) and an obsolete (a worker);