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αὐτός G846

G846 is the Greek word αὐτός, transliterated autós. The King James Version most often renders it him.

Word: αὐτόςTransliteration: autósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3526 verses

What it means

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons.

Where it comes from

from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4,939 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

him 1638×his 1085×them 989×their 315×he 232×her 225×it 146×they 112×same 75×himself 51×own 47×thereof 24×

Strong's own list of renderings: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which.

Verses using αὐτός

The first 40 of 3526 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 1:2 · KJV

Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;

Matthew 1:11 · KJV

And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:

Matthew 1:18 · KJV

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

Matthew 1:19 · KJV

Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

Matthew 1:20 · KJV

But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

Matthew 1:21 · KJV

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Matthew 1:23 · KJV

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

Matthew 1:24 · KJV

Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

Matthew 1:25 · KJV

And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

Matthew 2:2 · KJV

Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

Matthew 2:4 · KJV

And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.

Matthew 2:5 · KJV

And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,

Matthew 2:7 · KJV

Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.

Matthew 2:8 · KJV

And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.

Matthew 2:9 · KJV

When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.

Matthew 2:11 · KJV

And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

Matthew 2:12 · KJV

And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

Matthew 2:13 · KJV

And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.

Matthew 2:14 · KJV

When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:

Matthew 2:16 · KJV

Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.

Matthew 2:18 · KJV

In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.

Matthew 2:20 · KJV

Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child’s life.

Matthew 2:21 · KJV

And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.

Matthew 2:22 · KJV

But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:

Matthew 3:3 · KJV

For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

Matthew 3:4 · KJV

And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.

Matthew 3:5 · KJV

Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan,

Matthew 3:6 · KJV

And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.

Matthew 3:7 · KJV

But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

Matthew 3:11 · KJV

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

Matthew 3:12 · KJV

Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.

Matthew 3:15 · KJV

And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

Matthew 3:16 · KJV

And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

Matthew 4:3 · KJV

And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

Matthew 4:5 · KJV

Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,

Matthew 4:6 · KJV

And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Matthew 4:7 · KJV

Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

Matthew 4:8 · KJV

Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;

Matthew 4:9 · KJV

And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.

Matthew 4:10 · KJV

Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Common questions

What does Strong's G846 mean?

G846 is the Greek word αὐτός (autós), meaning the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons.

How is G846 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it him (1638 times), his (1085 times), them (989 times), their (315 times), he (232 times), among others.

How many times does G846 appear in the Bible?

αὐτός (autós) is tagged in 3526 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G846 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward).

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