Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
self-sufficiency
Usage: αὐτάρκεια, -ας, ἡ (αὐτάρκης, which see), __(a) sufficiency (MM, see word): in subjective sense (see Milligan, NTD, 57), 2Co.9:8; __(b) contentment: 1Ti.6:6.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G841
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G841 Quick Answer
Strong's G841 αὐτάρκεια (autarkeia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. autarkeia (au-tar'-kei-ah) n. 1. self-satisfaction 2. (abstractly) contentedness It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include sufficiency and contentment. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- autarkeia (au-tar'-kei-ah) n. 1. self-satisfaction 2. (abstractly) contentedness
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- sufficiency and contentment
Meaning and Definition
autarkeia (au-tar'-kei-ah) n. 1. self-satisfaction 2. (abstractly) contentedness 3. (concretely) a competence [from G842] KJV: contentment, sufficiency Root(s): G842
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G841. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G841 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render autarkeia, 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.
contentment
1 Timothy 6:6
sufficiency
2 Corinthians 9:8
How Strong's G841 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 G841 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 G841 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
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:
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G841.
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:
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G841, grouped by book.
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G841 FAQ
What does autarkeia (αὐτάρκεια) mean?
Autarkeia (Strong's G841) is a Greek word most simply glossed "contentment". autarkeia (au-tar'-kei-ah) n. 1. self-satisfaction 2. (abstractly) contentedness
How many times is autarkeia (αὐτάρκεια) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G841 across 2 books.
Where can I study autarkeia (αὐτάρκεια) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G841 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate autarkeia (αὐτάρκεια)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as sufficiency and contentment. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.