Greek Word Study
The meaning of “αὐθάδης”
Understanding authádēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
self-willed. - self-pleasing, i.e. arrogant
G829
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
αὐθάδης
Phoneticow-thad'-ace
Transliterationauthádēs
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
self-willed. - self-pleasing, i.e. arrogant
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Titus 1:7 | “For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;” Word: αὐθάδης (authádēs) | |
| 2 Peter 2:10 | “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.” Word: αὐθάδης (authádēs) |