Biblica Analytica
G0846 Greek

αὐτός

autos

it/s/he

Lexicon Entry

Definition
it/s/he
Transliteration
autos
Strong's Number
G0846
Occurrences
5,870

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word αὐτός (autos) is a pronoun that functions as a third-person singular pronoun, indicating "it" or "he/she". With an astonishing 5870 occurrences in the Bible, it is one of the most frequently used words in the Greek New Testament. Its versatility allows it to be used as a subject, object, or possessive pronoun, making it a fundamental building block of the Greek language. The widespread use of αὐτός in the Bible underscores its importance in conveying meaning and context. It is often used to indicate a person, place, or thing, and can be translated as "he", "she", "it", or "they" depending on the context. In many cases, αὐτός is used to emphasize a particular individual or entity, drawing attention to their actions, characteristics, or relationships. The sheer frequency and range of usage of αὐτός make it a crucial element in understanding the nuances of the Greek language and the meaning of the Bible. Its significance lies in its ability to provide clarity and precision in conveying complex ideas and relationships, making it an essential tool for biblical scholars and readers alike.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G0846
Lemma
αὐτός
Transliteration
autos
Definition
it/s/he
Occurrences
5,870
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

5,870 total occurrences across the text — showing 50

Hebrews 9:19

For when every commandment had been spoken by Moses to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of the calves and the goats, with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people,

Hebrews 9:23

It was necessary therefore that the copies of the things in the heavens should be cleansed with these, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.

Matthew 5:40

If anyone sues you to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also.

Matthew 5:41

Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.

Matthew 9:4

Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?

Matthew 12:10

And behold there was a man with a withered hand. They asked him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath day?” that they might accuse him.

Matthew 12:11

He said to them, “What man is there among you, who has one sheep, and if this one falls into a pit on the Sabbath day, won’t he grab on to it, and lift it out?

Matthew 14:11

His head was brought on a platter, and given to the young lady; and she brought it to her mother.

Matthew 14:11

His head was brought on a platter, and given to the young lady; and she brought it to her mother.

Matthew 14:12

His disciples came, and took the body, and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.

Matthew 14:12

His disciples came, and took the body, and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.

Matthew 14:13

Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat, to a deserted place apart. When the multitudes heard it, they followed him on foot from the cities.

Matthew 1:2

Abraham became the father of Isaac. Isaac became the father of Jacob. Jacob became the father of Judah and his brothers.

Matthew 1:11

Josiah became the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the exile to Babylon.

Matthew 1:18

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this: After his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 1:18

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this: After his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 1:19

Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, intended to put her away secretly.

Matthew 1:19

Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, intended to put her away secretly.

Matthew 1:19

Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, intended to put her away secretly.

Matthew 1:20

But when he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take to yourself Mary, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 1:20

But when he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take to yourself Mary, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 1:20

But when he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take to yourself Mary, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 1:21

She shall give birth to a son. You shall name him Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.”

Matthew 1:21

She shall give birth to a son. You shall name him Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.”

Matthew 1:23

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall give birth to a son. They shall call his name Immanuel;” which is, being interpreted, “God with us.”

Matthew 1:24

Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife to himself;

Matthew 1:24

Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife to himself;

Matthew 1:25

and didn’t know her sexually until she had given birth to her firstborn son. He named him Jesus.

Matthew 1:25

and didn’t know her sexually until she had given birth to her firstborn son. He named him Jesus.

Matthew 1:25

and didn’t know her sexually until she had given birth to her firstborn son. He named him Jesus.

Matthew 2:2

“Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east, and have come to worship him.”

Matthew 2:2

“Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east, and have come to worship him.”

Matthew 2:3

When King Herod heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

Matthew 2:4

Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ would be born.

Matthew 2:5

They said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for this is written through the prophet,

Matthew 2:7

Then Herod secretly called the wise men, and learned from them exactly what time the star appeared.

Matthew 2:8

He sent them to Bethlehem, and said, “Go and search diligently for the young child. When you have found him, bring me word, so that I also may come and worship him.”

Matthew 2:8

He sent them to Bethlehem, and said, “Go and search diligently for the young child. When you have found him, bring me word, so that I also may come and worship him.”

Matthew 2:9

They, having heard the king, went their way; and behold, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, until it came and stood over where the young child was.

Matthew 2:11

They came into the house and saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Opening their treasures, they offered to him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Matthew 2:11

They came into the house and saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Opening their treasures, they offered to him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Matthew 2:11

They came into the house and saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Opening their treasures, they offered to him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Matthew 2:11

They came into the house and saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Opening their treasures, they offered to him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Matthew 2:12

Being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they went back to their own country another way.

Matthew 2:13

Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.”

Matthew 2:13

Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.”

Matthew 2:13

Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.”

Matthew 2:14

He arose and took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt,

Matthew 2:16

Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked by the wise men, was exceedingly angry, and sent out, and killed all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all the surrounding countryside, from two years old and under, according to the exact time which he had learned from the wise men.

Matthew 2:18

“A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children; she wouldn’t be comforted, because they are no more.”