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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G1849 — ἐξουσία
exousia · authority · Greek
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Matthew 7:29 · ἐξουσίανfor he was teaching them as having authority, and not as the scribes.Matthew 8:9 · ἐξουσίανfor I also am a man under authority, having under myself soldiers, and I say to this one, Go, and he goeth, and to another, Be coming, and he cometh, and to my servant, Do this, and he doth it.’Matthew 9:6 · ἐξουσίαν‘But, that ye may know that the Son of Man hath power upon the earth to forgive sins—(then saith he to the paralytic)—having risen, take up thy couch, and go to thy house.’Matthew 9:8 · ἐξουσίανand the multitudes having seen, wondered, and glorified God, who did give such power to men.Matthew 10:1 · ἐξουσίανAnd having called to him his twelve disciples, he gave to them power over unclean spirits, so as to be casting them out, and to be healing every sickness, and every malady.Matthew 21:23 · ἐξουσίᾳ · ἐξουσίανAnd he having come to the temple, there came to him when teaching the chief priests and the elders of the people, saying, ‘By what authority dost thou do these things? and who gave thee this authority?’Matthew 21:24 · ἐξουσίᾳAnd Jesus answering said to them, ‘I will ask you—I also—one word, which if ye may tell me, I also will tell you by what authority I do these things;Matthew 21:27 · ἐξουσίᾳAnd answering Jesus they said, ‘We have not known.’ He said to them—he also—‘Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.Matthew 28:18 · ἐξουσίαAnd having come near, Jesus spake to them, saying, ‘Given to me was all authority in heaven and on earth;Mark 1:22 · ἐξουσίανand they were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as having authority, and not as the scribes.Mark 1:27 · ἐξουσίαν·and they were all amazed, so as to reason among themselves, saying, ‘What is this? what new teaching is this? that with authority also the unclean spirits he commandeth, and they obey him!’Mark 2:10 · ἐξουσίαν‘And, that ye may know that the Son of Man hath authority on the earth to forgive sins—(he saith to the paralytic)—Mark 3:15 · ἐξουσίανand to have power to heal the sicknesses, and to cast out the demons.Mark 6:7 · ἐξουσίανand he doth call near the twelve, and he began to send them forth two by two, and he was giving them power over the unclean spirits,Mark 11:28 · ἐξουσίᾳ · ἐξουσίανand they say to him, ‘By what authority dost thou these things? and who gave thee this authority that these things thou mayest do?’Mark 11:29 · ἐξουσίᾳAnd Jesus answering said to them, ‘I will question you—I also—one word; and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things;Mark 11:33 · ἐξουσίᾳand answering they say to Jesus, ‘We have not known;’ and Jesus answering saith to them, ‘Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.’Mark 13:34 · ἐξουσίαν,as a man who is gone abroad, having left his house, and given to his servants the authority, and to each one his work, did command also the porter that he may watch;Luke 4:6 · ἐξουσίανand the Devil said to him, ‘To thee I will give all this authority, and their glory, because to me it hath been delivered, and to whomsoever I will, I do give it;Luke 4:32 · ἐξουσίᾳand they were astonished at his teaching, because his word was with authority.Luke 4:36 · ἐξουσίᾳand amazement came upon all, and they were speaking together, with one another, saying, ‘What is this word, that with authority and power he doth command the unclean spirits, and they come forth?’Luke 5:24 · ἐξουσίαν‘And that ye may know that the Son of Man hath authority upon the earth to forgive sins—(he said to the one struck with palsy)—I say to thee, Arise, and having taken up thy little couch, be going on to thy house.’Luke 7:8 · ἐξουσίανfor I also am a man placed under authority, having under myself soldiers, and I say to this one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Be coming, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doth it.’Luke 9:1 · ἐξουσίανAnd having called together his twelve disciples, he gave them power and authority over all the demons, and to cure sicknesses,Luke 10:19 · ἐξουσίανlo, I give to you the authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and on all the power of the enemy, and nothing by any means shall hurt you;Luke 12:5 · ἐξουσίανbut I will show to you, whom ye may fear; Fear him who, after the killing, is having authority to cast to the gehenna; yes, I say to you, Fear ye Him.Luke 12:11 · ἐξουσίας,‘And when they bring you before the synagogues, and the rulers, and the authorities, be not anxious how or what ye may reply, or what ye may say,Luke 19:17 · ἐξουσίανand he said to him, Well done, good servant, because in a very little thou didst become faithful, be having authority over ten cities.Luke 20:2 · ἐξουσίᾳ · ἐξουσίανand spake unto him, saying, ‘Tell us by what authority thou dost these things? or who is he that gave to thee this authority?’Luke 20:8 · ἐξουσίᾳand Jesus said to them, ‘Neither do I say to you by what authority I do these things.’Luke 20:20 · ἐξουσίᾳAnd, having watched him, they sent forth liers in wait, feigning themselves to be righteous, that they might take hold of his word, to deliver him up to the rule and to the authority of the governor,Luke 22:53 · ἐξουσίαwhile daily I was with you in the temple, ye did stretch forth no hands against me; but this is your hour and the power of the darkness.’Luke 23:7 · ἐξουσίαςand having known that he is from the jurisdiction of Herod, he sent him back unto Herod, he being also in Jerusalem in those days.John 1:12 · ἐξουσίανbut as many as did receive him to them he gave authority to become sons of God—to those believing in his name,John 5:27 · ἐξουσίανand authority He gave him also to do judgment, because he is Son of Man.John 10:18 · ἐξουσίαν · ἐξουσίανno one doth take it from me, but I lay it down of myself; authority I have to lay it down, and authority I have again to take it; this command I received from my Father.’John 17:2 · ἐξουσίανaccording as Thou didst give to him authority over all flesh, that—all that Thou hast given to him—he may give to them life age-during;John 19:10 · ἐξουσίαν · ἐξουσίανPilate, therefore, saith to him, ‘To me dost thou not speak? hast thou not known that I have authority to crucify thee, and I have authority to release thee?’John 19:11 · ἐξουσίανJesus answered, ‘Thou wouldest have no authority against me, if it were not having been given thee from above; because of this, he who is delivering me up to thee hath greater sin.’Acts 1:7 · ἐξουσίᾳ,and he said unto them, ‘It is not yours to know times or seasons that the Father did appoint in His own authority;Acts 5:4 · ἐξουσίᾳwhile it remained, did it not remain thine? and having been sold, in thy authority was it not? why is it that thou didst put in thy heart this thing? thou didst not lie to men, but to God;’Acts 8:19 · ἐξουσίανsaying, ‘Give also to me this authority, that on whomsoever I may lay the hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit.’Acts 9:14 · ἐξουσίανand here he hath authority from the chief priests, to bind all those calling on Thy name.’Acts 26:10 · ἐξουσίανwhich also I did in Jerusalem, and many of the saints I in prison did shut up, from the chief priests having received the authority; they also being put to death, I gave my vote against them,Acts 26:12 · ἐξουσίας‘In which things, also, going on to Damascus—with authority and commission from the chief priests—Acts 26:18 · ἐξουσίαςto open their eyes, to turn them from darkness to light, and from the authority of the Adversary unto God, for their receiving forgiveness of sins, and a lot among those having been sanctified, by faith that is toward me.Romans 9:21 · ἐξουσίανhath not the potter authority over the clay, out of the same lump to make the one vessel to honour, and the one to dishonour?Romans 13:1 · ἐξουσίαις · ἐξουσίαLet every soul to the higher authorities be subject, for there is no authority except from God, and the authorities existing are appointed by God,Romans 13:2 · ἐξουσίᾳso that he who is setting himself against the authority, against God’s ordinance hath resisted; and those resisting, to themselves shall receive judgment.Romans 13:3 · ἐξουσίαν;For those ruling are not a terror to the good works, but to the evil; and dost thou wish not to be afraid of the authority? that which is good be doing, and thou shalt have praise from it,1 Corinthians 7:37 · ἐξουσίανAnd he who hath stood stedfast in the heart—not having necessity—and hath authority over his own will, and this he hath determined in his heart—to keep his own virgin—doth well;1 Corinthians 8:9 · ἐξουσίαbut see, lest this privilege of yours may become a stumbling-block to the infirm,1 Corinthians 9:4 · ἐξουσίανhave we not authority to eat and to drink?1 Corinthians 9:5 · ἐξουσίανhave we not authority a sister—a wife—to lead about, as also the other apostles, and the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?1 Corinthians 9:6 · ἐξουσίανor only I and Barnabas, have we not authority—not to work?1 Corinthians 9:12 · ἐξουσίας · ἐξουσίᾳif others do partake of the authority over you—not we more? but we did not use this authority, but all things we bear, that we may give no hindrance to the good news of the Christ.1 Corinthians 9:18 · ἐξουσίᾳWhat, then, is my reward?—that proclaiming good news, without charge I shall make the good news of the Christ, not to abuse my authority in the good news;1 Corinthians 11:10 · ἐξουσίανbecause of this the woman ought to have a token of authority upon the head, because of the messengers;1 Corinthians 15:24 · ἐξουσίανthen—the end, when he may deliver up the reign to God, even the Father, when he may have made useless all rule, and all authority and power—2 Corinthians 10:8 · ἐξουσίαςfor even if also anything more abundantly I shall boast concerning our authority, that the Lord gave us for building up, and not for casting you down, I shall not be ashamed;2 Corinthians 13:10 · ἐξουσίανbecause of this, these things—being absent—I write, that being present, I may not treat any sharply, according to the authority that the Lord did give me for building up, and not for casting down.Ephesians 1:21 · ἐξουσίαςfar above all principality, and authority, and might, and lordship, and every name named, not only in this age, but also in the coming one;Ephesians 2:2 · ἐξουσίαςin which once ye did walk according to the age of this world, according to the ruler of the authority of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience,Ephesians 3:10 · ἐξουσίαιςthat there might be made known now to the principalities and the authorities in the heavenly places, through the assembly, the manifold wisdom of God,Ephesians 6:12 · ἐξουσίας,because we have not the wrestling with blood and flesh, but with the principalities, with the authorities, with the world-rulers of the darkness of this age, with the spiritual things of the evil in the heavenly places;Colossians 1:13 · ἐξουσίαςwho did rescue us out of the authority of the darkness, and did translate us into the reign of the Son of His love,Colossians 1:16 · ἐξουσίαι·because in him were the all things created, those in the heavens, and those upon the earth, those visible, and those invisible, whether thrones, whether lordships, whether principalities, whether authorities; all things through him, and for him, have been created,Colossians 2:10 · ἐξουσίας·and ye are in him made full, who is the head of all principality and authority,Colossians 2:15 · ἐξουσίαςhaving stripped the principalities and the authorities, he made a shew of them openly—having triumphed over them in it.2 Thessalonians 3:9 · ἐξουσίαν,not because we have not authority, but that ourselves a pattern we might give to you, to imitate us;Titus 3:1 · ἐξουσίαιςRemind them to be subject to principalities and authorities, to obey rule, unto every good work to be ready,Hebrews 13:10 · ἐξουσίανwe have an altar, of which to eat they have no authority who the tabernacle are serving,1 Peter 3:22 · ἐξουσιῶνwho is at the right hand of God, having gone on to heaven—messengers, and authorities, and powers, having been subjected to him.Jude 1:25 · ἐξουσίαto the only wise God our Saviour, is glory and greatness, power and authority, both now and to all the ages! Amen.Revelation 2:26 · ἐξουσίανand he who is overcoming, and who is keeping unto the end my works, I will give to him authority over the nations,Revelation 6:8 · ἐξουσίαand I saw, and lo, a pale horse, and he who is sitting upon him—his name is Death, and Hades doth follow with him, and there was given to them authority to kill, (over the fourth part of the land,) with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and by the beasts of the land.Revelation 9:3 · ἐξουσία, · ἐξουσίανAnd out of the smoke came forth locusts to the earth, and there was given to them authority, as scorpions of the earth have authority,Revelation 9:10 · ἐξουσίαand they have tails like to scorpions, and stings were in their tails; and their authority is to injure men five months;Revelation 9:19 · ἐξουσίαfor their authorities are in their mouth, and in their tails, for their tails are like serpents, having heads, and with them they do injure;Revelation 11:6 · ἐξουσίαν · ἐξουσίανThese have authority to shut the heaven, that it may not rain rain in the days of their prophecy, and authority they have over the waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the land with every plague, as often as they may will.Revelation 12:10 · ἐξουσίαAnd I heard a great voice saying in the heaven, ‘Now did come the salvation, and the power, and the reign, of our God, and the authority of His Christ, because cast down was the accuser of our brethren, who is accusing them before our God day and night;Revelation 13:2 · ἐξουσίανand the beast that I saw was like to a leopard, and its feet as of a bear, and its mouth as the mouth of a lion, and the dragon did give to it his power, and his throne, and great authority.Revelation 13:4 · ἐξουσίανand they did bow before the dragon who did give authority to the beast, and they did bow before the beast, saying, ‘Who is like to the beast? who is able to war with it?’Revelation 13:5 · ἐξουσίαAnd there was given to it a mouth speaking great things, and evil-speakings, and there was given to it authority to make war forty-two months,Revelation 13:7 · ἐξουσίαand there was given to it to make war with the saints, and to overcome them, and there was given to it authority over every tribe, and tongue, and nation.Revelation 13:12 · ἐξουσίανand all the authority of the first beast doth it do before it, and it maketh the land and those dwelling in it that they shall bow before the first beast, whose deadly stroke was healed,Revelation 14:18 · ἐξουσίανand another messenger did come forth out from the altar, having authority over the fire, and he called with a great cry to him having the sharp sickle, saying, ‘Send forth thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth, because come to perfection have her grapes;’Revelation 16:9 · ἐξουσίανand men were scorched with great heat, and they did speak evil of the name of God, who hath authority over these plagues, and they did not reform—to give to Him glory.Revelation 17:12 · ἐξουσίαν‘And the ten horns that thou sawest, are ten kings, who a kingdom did not yet receive, but authority as kings the same hour do receive with the beast,Revelation 17:13 · ἐξουσίανthese have one mind, and their own power and authority to the beast they shall give over;Revelation 18:1 · ἐξουσίανAnd after these things I saw another messenger coming down out of the heaven, having great authority, and the earth was lightened from his glory,Revelation 20:6 · ἐξουσίαν,Happy and holy is he who is having part in the first rising again; over these the second death hath not authority, but they shall be priests of God and of the Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.Revelation 22:14 · ἐξουσία‘Happy are those doing His commands that the authority shall be theirs unto the tree of the life, and by the gates they may enter into the city;