Strong's Lexicon authairetos: Voluntary, willing, of one's own accord Original Word: αὐθαίρετος Word Origin: Derived from αὐτός (autos, "self") and αἱρέομαι (haireomai, "to choose" or "to prefer") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "authairetos," the concept of voluntary action can be seen in Hebrew words like נְדָבָה (nedavah, "freewill offering") and רָצוֹן (ratson, "will" or "desire"). Usage: The Greek word "authairetos" conveys the idea of an action or decision that is made freely and willingly, without external compulsion. It emphasizes the voluntary nature of an act, highlighting the personal choice and initiative involved. In the New Testament, it is used to describe actions that are done out of one's own free will, reflecting a heart that is willing and eager to act. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of voluntary action was significant in both civic and religious contexts. Voluntary offerings and services were highly valued, as they demonstrated personal commitment and devotion. In the early Christian community, the emphasis on voluntary giving and service was a reflection of the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in believers' lives, encouraging them to act out of love and gratitude rather than obligation. HELPS Word-studies 830 authaíretos (an adjective, derived from 846 /autós, "self" and 138 /hairéomai, "make a personal choice") – properly, act voluntarily (by free choice); literally describing a person's decision as originating from their own self, i.e. not required to choose a particular way. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom autos and haireó Definition self-chosen, i.e. of one's own accord NASB Translation himself (1), own accord (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 830: αὐθαίρετοςαὐθαίρετος, ἀυθαιρετον (from αὐτός and ἁιρέομαι), self-chosen; in Greek writings especially of states or conditions, as δουλεία, Thucydides 6, 40, etc., more rarely of persons; voluntary, of free choice, of one's own accord (as στρατηγός, Xenophon, an. 5, 7, 29, explained § 28 by ὅς ἑαυτόν έ῾ληται): 2 Corinthians 8:3, 17. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of own accordFrom autos and the same as hairetizo; self-chosen, i.e. (by implication) voluntary -- of own accord, willing of self. see GREEK autos see GREEK hairetizo Forms and Transliterations αυθαιρετοι αυθαίρετοι αὐθαίρετοι αυθαιρετος αυθαίρετος αὐθαίρετος authairetoi authaíretoi authairetos authaíretosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 8:3 Adj-NMPGRK: παρὰ δύναμιν αὐθαίρετοι NAS: their ability, [they gave] of their own accord, KJV: [their] power [they were] willing of themselves; INT: beyond [their] ability [they were] willing of themselves 2 Corinthians 8:17 Adj-NMS Strong's Greek 830 |
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