Dictionary entry

ἐξουσιάζω

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament

ἐξουσιάζω

(< ἐξουσία) [in LXX (freq. in Ec) chiefly for שָׁלַט;]

1. to exercise authority (Arist.).

2. Trans., to exercise authority over: c. gen. pers., Lk 22:25; c. gen. rei, I Co 7:4; pass., to be held under authority (v. Lft., Notes, 214): seq. ὑπό, I Co 6:12.†