G830: αὐθαίρετος
authaíretos · “self-chosen”
Definition
self-chosen, i.e. (by implication) voluntary
KJV translates it as: of own accord, willing of self
Word origin: from G846 (αὐτός) and the same as G140 (αἱρετίζω);
Extended definition
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)
(αὐτός, αἱρέομαι), [in Sm.: Exo.35:5, 22 * ;]
1. self-chosen.
2. of one's own accord: 2Co.8:3 8:17.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G830 is translated
- they were willing of themselves, ×1
- of his own accord ×1
Bible verses with G830 (authaíretos)
Authaíretos appears in 2 verses.
- 2 Corinthians 8:3
For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;
- 2 Corinthians 8:17
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.