Biblica Analytica

καταδυναστεύω

katadunasteuō (G2616)

to oppress

2 verses 2 books OT 0 / NT 2
AI Word Study

The Greek word καταδυναστεύω (katadunasteuō) is defined as "to oppress." It falls under the semantic domain of Warfare & Conflict, indicating that its primary usage concerns situations of power imbalance and coercion. This word is used only twice in the Bible, suggesting its limited scope within the biblical narrative. Given its definition, we can expect καταδυναστεύω to describe scenarios where one party exercises control or authority over another, often with the intention of causing harm or suffering. The fact that καταδυναστεύω is associated with warfare and conflict implies that oppression in this context is frequently the result of military or political domination. Its limited occurrence in the Bible might indicate that this specific aspect of conflict was not a pervasive theme in the texts.

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Acts 10:38

even 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 by the devil, for God was with him.

James 2:6

But you have dishonored the poor man. Don’t the rich oppress you, and personally drag you before the courts?