Strong’s G1849

ἐξουσία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

exousia

Pronunciation

ex-oo-see'-ah

Definition

Authority, power, right, jurisdiction

Meaning

(a) power, authority, weight, especially: moral authority, influence, (b) in a quasi-personal sense, derived from later Judaism, of a spiritual power, and hence of an earthly power.

Usage

The Greek word "exousia" primarily denotes the concept of authority or power. It is used in the New Testament to describe the power or right to act, command, or control. This authority can be inherent, as in the divine authority of God, or delegated, as in the authority given to individuals or institutions. "Exousia" encompasses both the right to exercise power and the power itself.

Bible references

Matthew 7:29;Matthew 8:9;Matthew 9:6;Matthew 9:8;Matthew 10:1;Matthew 21:23;Matthew 21:23;Matthew 21:24;Matthew 21:27;Matthew 28:18;Mark 1:22;Mark 1:27;Mark 2:10;Mark 3:15;Mark 6:7;Mark 11:28;Mark 11:28;Mark 11:29;Mark 11:33;Mark 13:34;Luke 4:6;Luke 4:32;Luke 4:36;Luke 5:24;Luke 7:8