Lordship
κυριότηςStrong’s G2963kuriotēs
Appears in 4 verses of the New Testament
In short
Kuriotēs is the Greek word usually translated “authority”, “dominion” and “dominions”. It appears in 4 verses of the New Testament.
“But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.”
Meaning
Usually translated “authority”, “dominion” and “dominions”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.
How it's translated
- authority 2
- dominion 1
- dominions 1
Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.
Where it's used most
- Ephesians 1
- Colossians 1
- 2 Peter 1
- Jude 1
4 books in all.
Related words
Explore in Scripture
- Jude 1:8In contextLikewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
- Ephesians 1:21Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
- Colossians 1:16For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
Greek dictionary
κυριότης kuriotēs · lordship
κυριότης, -ητος, ἡ (κύριος), lordship, dominion: Eph.1:21, 2Pe.2:10, Ju 8; pl., Col.1:16 (cf. Lft., Col; Mayor, Ju., in ll.; DB, i, 616 f.).† (AS)
From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
How the English word “lordship” was understood when the King James Version was still the common Bible of English readers.
LORD'SHIP, noun
- The state of quality of being a lord; hence, a title of honor given to noblemen, except to dukes, who have the title of grace.
- A titulary compellation of judges and certain other persons in authority and office.
- Dominion; power; authority.“They who are accounted to rule over the Gentiles, exercise lordship over them” Mark 10:42
- Seigniory; domain; the territory of a lord over which he holds jurisdiction; a manor.
Noah Webster, An American Dictionary of the English Language (1828). Verse references are checked against the KJV. Read the full entry.
Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.