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The meaning of αὐστηρός

Understanding austērós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

austere. - rough (properly as a gale), i.e. (figuratively) severe

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αὐστηρός

Phoneticow-stay-ros'
Transliterationaustērós
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

austere. - rough (properly as a gale), i.e. (figuratively) severe

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 19:21

For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.

Word: αὐστηρός (austērós)
Luke 19:22

And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:

Word: αὐστηρός (austērós)

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Total Occurrences
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Luke
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