Strong's G840 · Greek
αὐστηρός
austeros · /ow-stay-ros'/
Definition
from a (presumed) derivative of the same as 109 (meaning blown); rough (properly as a gale), i.e. (figuratively) severe:--austere.
KJV: austere
Root / derivation: from a (presumed) derivative of the same as 109 (meaning blown)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered αὐστηρός across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.
Luke 19:22And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G840 (austeros) mean?
from a (presumed) derivative of the same as 109 (meaning blown); rough (properly as a gale), i.e. (figuratively) severe:--austere.
How many times does G840 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G840 (αὐστηρός) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “austere.”
How is austeros translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G840 is rendered as “austere” (2×).
Where does the Greek word αὐστηρός come from?
from a (presumed) derivative of the same as 109 (meaning blown)