ΤΥΡΑΝΝΩ, τυραννω
TYRANNŌ, tyrannō
Sounds Like: too-RAN-noh
Translations: to be a tyrant, to rule as a tyrant, to exercise tyrannical power, to rule tyrannically, to oppress, to dominate
From the root: ΤΥΡΑΝΝΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb means to act as a tyrant, to rule with absolute and often oppressive power. It describes the exercise of tyrannical authority, implying a harsh or unjust dominion over others. It can be used to describe someone who governs a state with absolute power, or more generally, someone who dominates or oppresses.
Inflection: First Person Singular, Present, Active, Indicative
Strong’s number: G5175 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 4 Maccabees — 8:15
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