καταδυναστεύω katadynasteúō
Meaning
to exercise dominion against, i.e. oppress
In the King James Version: oppress
Derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and a derivative of G1413 (δυνάστης);
Where it is used
- Acts 10:38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.
- James 2:6 But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you and drag you into court?