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καταδυναστεύω

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
καταδυναστεύω
Greek transliteration: 
katadynasteuō
Simplified transliteration: 
katadynasteuo
Principal Parts: 
-, -, -, -, -
Numbers
Strong's number: 
2616
GK Number: 
2872
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
2
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
cv-1a(6)
Gloss: 
(act.) to exploit, oppress, dominate; (pass.) to be under the power of, oppressed by
Definition: 
to tyrannize over, oppress, exploit, Acts 10:38; Jas. 2:6*

Greek-English Concordance for καταδυναστεύω

Acts 10:38 Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power; who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed (katadynasteuomenous | καταδυναστευομένους | pres pass ptcp acc pl masc) by the devil, because God was with him.
James 2:6 But you have dishonored the poor! Is it not the rich who oppress (katadynasteuousin | καταδυναστεύουσιν | pres act ind 3 pl) you? And are not they the ones who drag you into court?