Greek Word Study
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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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |