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αὐθάδης

authadēsself-willedHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdjective2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

αὐθάδης, -ες

(αὐτος, ἥδομαι), [in LXX: Genesis 49:3, 7 (עַז), Proverbs 21:24 (יָהִיר)* ;]

self-pleasing, arrogant: Titus 1:7, 2 Peter 2:10 (Cremer, 654).

Synonyms: φίλαυτος (see Tr., Syn., § xciii)

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Titus 1:7αὐθάδη · self-willed
    As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.
  2. 2 Peter 2:10αὐθάδεις · [and] self-willed
    Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.