Strong's G831 · Greek
αὐθεντέω
authenteo · /ow-then-teh'-o/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
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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)