Strong's Greek Concordance

G842: αὐτάρκης

autárkēs · “self-sufficient”

Definition

self-complacent, i.e. contented

KJV translates it as: content

Word origin: from G846 (αὐτός) and G714 (ἀρκέω);

Extended definition

αὐτάρκης, -ες
(αὐτός, ἀρκέω), [in LXX: Pro.30:8 (חֹק), Sir.5:1 11:24 31:28 40:18, 4Ma.9:9 * ;]
as in cl., in philosophical sense, self-­sufficient, independent; subjectively, contented: Php.4:11 (in non-lit. π., the word means simply enough, sufficient; MM, see word).†
(AS)

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How G842 is translated

  • content ×1

Bible verses with G842 (autárkēs)

Autárkēs appears in 1 verse.

  • Philippians 4:11

    Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.

Words derived from G842