Refiner Word Study authairetos (G830)
G830  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
αὐθαίρετος
authairetos
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"pr. one who chooses his own course of action; acting spontaneously, of one’s own accord, 2 Cor. 8:3, 17*"

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Definition and meaning

What does authairetos mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G830
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

pr. one who chooses his own course of action; acting spontaneously, of one’s own accord, 2 Cor. 8:3, 17*

In the original Greek the word is written: αὐθαίρετος

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with authairetos

These are the most notable occurrences of authairetos (G830) across the King James Bible.

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about authairetos

What does authairetos mean in Greek?

Strong's G830 (authairetos) is a Greek word that means: pr. one who chooses his own course of action; acting spontaneously, of one’s own accord, 2 Cor. 8:3, 17* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does authairetos appear in the Bible?

The word authairetos (G830) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G830?

Strong's G830 is authairetos, a Greek word defined as: pr. one who chooses his own course of action; acting spontaneously, of one’s own accord, 2 Cor. 8:3, 17*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is authairetos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

authairetos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.