αὐθεντέω

authenteō

Greek G0831 Verb 1 occurrence in 1 verse
αὐθεντέω to domineer

αὐθεντέω, -ῶ

(αὐθέντης, i.e. αὐτο- ἕντης, one who acts on his own authority, in π., an autocrat; cf. Wis.12:6; cf. -ία, 3Ma.2:29; -ικος is frequently in vernacular, MM, see word)

to govern, exercise authority over: 1Ti.2:12.†

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Lexicon: STEPBible Tyndale House Brief Lexicons (TBESH / TBESG) (CC BY 4.0)

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Concordance 1 verse

  1. 1 Timothy 2:12 αὐθεντεῖν

    I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet.

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