5 occurrences

'Authority' in the Bible

And he has authority here from the chief priests to arrest all who call on Your name.”

Verse ConceptsHuman Authority, Nature OfChief priestsSanhedrinAuthority Delegated To PeopleTying Up

“Therefore,” he said, “let the men of authority among you go down with me and accuse him, if there is any wrong in this man.”

Verse ConceptsPeople Accusing PeopleWhat Sin?

I actually did this in Jerusalem, and I locked up many of the saints in prison, since I had received authority for that from the chief priests. When they were put to death, I cast my vote against them.

Verse ConceptsChief priestsPrisonersPunishment, Legal Aspects OfSaintsShutting SecurelyKilling DisciplesAuthority Delegated To People

“I was traveling to Damascus under these circumstances with authority and a commission from the chief priests.

Verse ConceptsAuthority Delegated To PeopleMan Appointingdamascus

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
תּקף 
Toqeph 
Usage: 3

αὐθεντέω 
Authenteo 
Usage: 1

δυνάστης 
Dunastes 
Usage: 3

ἐξουσία 
Exousia 
Usage: 79

ἐξουσιάζω 
Exousiazo 
Usage: 3

ἐπιταγή 
Epitage 
Usage: 7

κατεξουσιάζω 
Katexousiazo 
Usage: 0

ὑπεροχή 
Huperoche 
Usage: 2

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