Greek Word Study
The meaning of “αὐτάρκεια”
Understanding autárkeia reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
contentment, sufficiency. - self-satisfaction, i.e. (abstractly) contentedness, or (concretely) a competence
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
αὐτάρκεια
Phoneticow-tar'-ki-ah
Transliterationautárkeia
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
contentment, sufficiency. - self-satisfaction, i.e. (abstractly) contentedness, or (concretely) a competence
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 9:8 | “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:” Word: αὐτάρκεια (autárkeia) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:6 | “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” Word: αὐτάρκεια (autárkeia) |