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Strong's G830 αὐθαίρετος (authairetos)

Authairetos means “of own accord” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H830 — ashpoth in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G830
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 1

Strong's G830 Quick Answer

Strong's G830 αὐθαίρετος (authairetos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. authairetos (au-thai'-ret-os) adj. 1. self-chosen 2. (by implication) voluntary It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include willing and own. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
authairetos (au-thai'-ret-os) adj. 1. self-chosen 2. (by implication) voluntary
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
willing and own

Meaning and Definition

authairetos (au-thai'-ret-os) adj. 1. self-chosen 2. (by implication) voluntary [from G846 and the same as G140] KJV: of own accord, willing of self Root(s): G846, G140

Original Word
αὐθαίρετος
Transliteration
authairetos
Derivation
Root: αἱρετίζω R1: 846 R2: 140
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G830. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

self-chosen

Usage: αὐθαίρετος, -ον (αὐτός, αἱρέομαι), [in Sm.: Exo.35:5, 22 * ;] __1. self-chosen. __2. of one's own accord: 2Co.8:3 8:17.† (AS)

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How Strong's G830 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render authairetos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

How Strong's G830 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.

Strong's G830 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G830 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

2 Corinthians 8:3 KJV

For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;

2 Corinthians 8:17 KJV

For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G830.

2 Corinthians 8:3 New Testament, KJV
For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;
2 Corinthians 8:17 New Testament, KJV
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G830, grouped by book.

2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament

Strong's G830 FAQ

What does authairetos (αὐθαίρετος) mean?

Authairetos (Strong's G830) is a Greek word most simply glossed "of own accord". authairetos (au-thai'-ret-os) adj. 1. self-chosen 2. (by implication) voluntary

How many times is authairetos (αὐθαίρετος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G830 across 1 book.

Where can I study authairetos (αὐθαίρετος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G830 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate authairetos (αὐθαίρετος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as willing and own. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.