Strong's Concordance/Greek/G831

Strong's G831 · Greek

αὐθεντέω

authenteo · /ow-then-teh'-o/

Number
G831
Language
Greek
Original word
αὐθεντέω
Transliteration
authenteo
Pronunciation
ow-then-teh'-o
KJV occurrences
1 verse

Definition

from a compound of 846 and an obsolete hentes (a worker); to act of oneself, i.e. (figuratively) dominate:--usurp authority over.

KJV: usurp authority over

Root / derivation: from a compound of 846 and an obsolete hentes (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 (authenteo) mean?

from a compound of 846 and an obsolete hentes (a worker); to act of oneself, i.e. (figuratively) dominate:--usurp authority over.

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 authenteo 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 846 and an obsolete hentes (a worker)