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exousia G1849

ἐξουσία (exousia) means “authority” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ἐξουσία Greek · G1849 102 tagged occurrences in 93 verses

Pronunciation guide: ex-oo-see'-ah Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G1849

ἐξουσία · exousia · authority

ἐξουσία, -ας, ἡ (ἔξεστι), [in LXX: 4Ki.20:13, Psa.113 (114):2 135 (136)8, 9, Isa.39:2, Jer.28 (51):28 (מֶמְשָׁלָה), frequently in Da for Aram. שָׁלְטָן, etc., Wis.10:14, Sir.9:13, al. ;] 1. prop., liberty or power to act, freedom to exercise the inward force or faculty expressed by δύναμις (which see): 1Co.9:12; ἐ. ἔχειν, 2Th.3:9; id. before inf., Jhn.10:18, 1Co.9:4, 5; with genitive obj., Rom.9:21; before ἐπί, with accusative, Rev.22:14; περί, 1Co.7:37. 2. Later (cf. Milligan, Th., 114; MM, Exp., xiv), of the power of right, authority: Mat.21:33, Mrk.11:28, Luk.20:2; of Messianic authority, Mat.9:6, Mrk.2:10, al.; of apostolic authority, 2Co.10:8 13:10; of the authority of government: Mat.8:9 28:18, Ju 25, Rev.12:10, al.; esp. of judicial authority, Luk.20:20, Jhn.19:10, 11. 3. Meton., (a) jurisdiction: Luk.23:7 (cf. 1Ma.6:11, Isa.39:2); (b) a ruler or magistrate: Rom.13:1-3; pl., Luk.12:11, Rom.13:1, Tit.3:1; (with) of supramundane powers (syn. with ἀρχή, δύναμις, θρόνος, κυριότης): 1Co.15:24, Eph.1:21 3:10, Col.2:10, 1Pe.3:22, al. (Cremer. 236). SYN.: see: δύναμις. (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

(a) power, authority, weight, especially: moral authority, influence, (b) in a quasi-personal sense, derived from later Judaism, of a spiritual power, and hence of an earthly power.

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How translators render G1849

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BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
authority 61
power 10
authorities 6
right 6
the right 2
a sign of authority 1
and authorities 1
authority over 1
control 1
disposal 1
dominion 1
freedom 1
in charge 1
jurisdiction 1
of authority 1
one in authority 1
rights 1
that of 1
the authority 1
this right 1
to the governing authorities 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
power 51
authority 27
powers 7
the power 7
right 2
authorities 1
jurisdiction 1
liberty 1
of the power 1
power over 1
strength 1
the powers 1
to the power 1

Verses containing G1849

Page 1 of 2. 93 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. Matthew 7:29 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.

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  2. Matthew 8:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes, and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.”

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  3. Matthew 9:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”

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  4. Matthew 9:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

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  5. Matthew 10:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness.

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  6. Matthew 21:23 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?”

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  7. Matthew 21:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “I will also ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

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  8. Matthew 21:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So they answered, “We do not know.” And Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

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  9. Matthew 28:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

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  10. Mark 1:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.

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  11. Mark 1:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    All the people were amazed and began to ask one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him!”

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  12. Mark 2:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” He said to the paralytic,

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  13. Mark 3:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and to have authority to drive out demons.

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  14. Mark 6:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.

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  15. Mark 11:28 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You the authority to do them?”

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  16. Mark 11:29 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “I will ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

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  17. Mark 11:33 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So they answered, “We do not know.” And Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”

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  18. Mark 13:34 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch.

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  19. Luke 4:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “I will give You authority over all these kingdoms and all their glory,” he said. “For it has been relinquished to me, and I can give it to anyone I wish.

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  20. Luke 4:32 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.

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  21. Luke 4:36 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    All the people were overcome with amazement and asked one another, “What is this message? With authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!”

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  22. Luke 5:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on the earth to forgive sins…” He said to the paralytic, “I tell you, get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”

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  23. Luke 7:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes, and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.”

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  24. Luke 9:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.

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  25. Luke 10:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.

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  26. Luke 12:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!

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  27. Luke 12:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say.

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  28. Luke 19:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    His master replied, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have authority over ten cities.’

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  29. Luke 20:2 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    “Tell us,” they said, “by what authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority?”

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  30. Luke 20:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”

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  31. Luke 20:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor.

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  32. Luke 22:53 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on Me. But this hour belongs to you and to the power of darkness.”

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  33. Luke 23:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And learning that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself was in Jerusalem at that time.

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  34. John 1:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—

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  35. John 5:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man.

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  36. John 10:18 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from My Father.”

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  37. John 17:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For You granted Him authority over all people, so that He may give eternal life to all those You have given Him.

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  38. John 19:10 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    So Pilate said to Him, “Do You refuse to speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You and authority to crucify You?”

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  39. John 19:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”

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  40. Acts 1:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Jesus replied, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority.

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  41. Acts 5:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Did it not belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How could you conceive such a deed in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God!”

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  42. Acts 8:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Give me this power as well,” he said, “so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”

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  43. Acts 9:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And now he is here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on Your name.”

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  44. Acts 26:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And that is what I did in Jerusalem. With authority from the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were condemned to death, I cast my vote against them.

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  45. Acts 26:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In this pursuit I was on my way to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests.

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  46. Acts 26:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’

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  47. Romans 9:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use?

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  48. Romans 13:1 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.

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  49. Romans 13:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

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  50. Romans 13:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval.

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