Lord - Lord it over

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Lord - Lord it over

Postby dreams » Thu Nov 06, 2003 10:07 pm

Meaning: To use authority in an overbearing manner.

Mt 20:25 (RSV)
But Jesus called them to him and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them.

Mr 10:42 (RSV)
And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them.

2Co 1:24 (RSV)
Not that we lord it over your faith; we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith.

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