αὐτάρκεια

autarkeiaNoun (Feminine)G0841

self-sufficiency

From: from G842 (αὐτάρκης);

Short Definition

self-satisfaction, i.e. (abstractly) contentedness, or (concretely) a competence

Full Lexicon Entry

(a) sufficiency : in subjective sense (see Milligan, NTD, 57); (b) contentment.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Timothy
1
2 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 6:6
  • 2 Corinthians 9:8

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