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