G1849

ἐξουσία

exousia

Feminine noun · From ἔξεστι (G1832) (in the sense of ability)

From G1832 (in the sense of ability); privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control), delegated influence:—authority, jurisdiction, liberty, power, right, strength.

Outline

power of choice, liberty of doing as one pleases

leave or permission

physical and mental power

the ability or strength with which one is endued, which he either possesses or exercises

the power of authority (influence) and of right (privilege)
the power of rule or government (the power of him whose will and commands must be submitted to by others and obeyed)

universally

authority over mankind

specifically

the power of judicial decisions
of authority to manage domestic affairs

metonymically

a thing subject to authority or rule

jurisdiction

one who possesses authority

a ruler, a human magistrate
the leading and more powerful among created beings superior to man, spiritual potentates

a sign of the husband's authority over his wife

the veil with which propriety required a women to cover herself

the sign of regal authority, a crown

Usages (1/2)

Matthew 7:29

For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

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Matthew 8:9

For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

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Matthew 9:6

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins,

(then saith he to the sick of the palsy,)

Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.

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Matthew 9:8

But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.

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Matthew 10:1

And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.

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Matthew 21:23

¶ And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?

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Matthew 21:24

And Jesus answered and said unto them,

I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

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Matthew 21:27

And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them,

Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

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Matthew 28:18

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying,

All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

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Mark 1:22

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.

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Mark 1:27

And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.

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Mark 2:10

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins,

(he saith to the sick of the palsy,)

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Mark 3:15

And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:

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Mark 6:7

¶ And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;

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Mark 11:28

And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things?

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Mark 11:29

And Jesus answered and said unto them,

I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

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Mark 11:33

And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them,

Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.

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Mark 13:34

For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.

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Luke 4:6

And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.

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Luke 4:32

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.

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Luke 4:36

And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

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Luke 5:24

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins,

(he said unto the sick of the palsy,)

I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.

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Luke 7:8

For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

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Luke 9:1

Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

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Luke 10:19

Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

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power Knowledge of the scriptures. serpents and scorpions Israel. enemy The other nations, mainly the Edomites.

Spiritual Powers

Psalms 110:3 Isaiah 40:31 Wisdom 3:7 John 14:12 Acts 1:8 Revelation 11:6

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Luke 12:5

But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

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Luke 12:11

And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:

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Luke 19:17

And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

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Luke 20:2

And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?

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Luke 20:8

And Jesus said unto them,

Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

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Luke 20:20

And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.

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Luke 22:53

When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

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Luke 23:7

And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.

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John 1:12

But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

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John 5:27

And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.

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John 10:18

No 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.

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John 17:2

As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

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John 19:10

Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?

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John 19:11

Jesus answered,

Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.

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Acts 1:7

And he said unto them,

It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.

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Acts 5:4

Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.

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Acts 8:19

Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.

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Acts 9:14

And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.

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Acts 26:10

Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them.

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Acts 26:12

Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests,

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Acts 26:18

To open their eyes, and and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

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Romans 9:21

Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?

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vessel unto honour Israel. another unto dishonour Edom.

Precepts

Ecclesiasticus 33:12

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Romans 13:1

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

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Romans 13:2

Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

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Romans 13:3

For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:

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