G1849 ἐξουσία
Strong's Greek Concordance · 103 KJV occurrences
ἐξουσία
exousía
Definition
privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control), delegated influence
KJV Renderings
authority, jurisdiction, liberty, power, right, strength
Derivation / Etymology
from G1832 (ἔξεστι) (in the sense of ability);
Sample KJV Verses (8 of 103)
- Matthew 7:29For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
- Mark 2:10But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)
- Luke 9:1Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
- John 10:18No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
- Romans 9:21Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?
- 1 Corinthians 9:18What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:9Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.
- Revelation 12:10And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.