Lexical Summary authadés: Self-willed, arrogant, stubborn Original Word: αὐθάδης Strong's Exhaustive Concordance self-willed. From autos and the base of hedone; self-pleasing, i.e. Arrogant -- self-willed. see GREEK autos see GREEK hedone HELPS Word-studies 829 authádēs (an adjective, derived from 846 /autós, "self" and hēdomai, "to gratify self, be indulgent") – properly, a person who gratifies self, i.e. fixed in self-pleasure (engrossed in self-interest). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom autos and the same as hédoné Definition self-pleasing NASB Translation self-willed (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 829: αὐθάδηςαὐθάδης, ἀυθαδες (from αὐτός and ἥδομαι), self-pleasing, self-willed, arrogant: Titus 1:7; 2 Peter 2:10. (Genesis 49:3, 7; Proverbs 21:24. In Greek writings from Aeschylus and Herodotus down.) (Trench, § xciii.) Topical Lexicon Term Overview Strong’s Greek 829 designates a quality of obstinate self-pleasing that refuses to yield to God, to godly counsel, or to rightful authority. Scripture presents it as a destructive vice that directly opposes the humility and teachability required of Christ’s servants. Biblical Usage The New Testament employs the word twice and always in a negative sense: first as a disqualifying trait for church overseers (Titus 1:7) and then as a hallmark of end-time false teachers (2 Peter 2:10). Although the occurrences are few, the contexts show it to be a root sin that corrodes both personal character and corporate witness. Character Contrast in Church Leadership (Titus 1:7) “As an overseer of God’s household, he must be blameless — not self-willed, not easily angered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.” (Titus 1:7) 1. Leadership under God’s authority demands yieldedness. A shepherd cannot guide others if he himself refuses guidance. Mark of False Teachers and Apostasy (2 Peter 2:10) “Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the flesh in its corrupt desires and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are not afraid to slander glorious beings.” (2 Peter 2:10) 1. The flesh-driven independence that scorns authority is the seedbed of doctrinal rebellion. Theological and Moral Implications • Self-will rejects God’s sovereignty (Proverbs 3:5-6; James 4:13-16). Historical and Cultural Background In Greco-Roman moral philosophy, yielding to civic and familial authority was honored, yet public life also prized assertive self-promotion. The apostolic writers confront a culture that could admire headstrong boldness; they recast it as sin when it resists God-ordained structures. Within early congregations meeting in homes, a self-willed leader could quickly dominate and divide, so Paul and Peter urgently warn against the trait. Pastoral and Ministerial Application 1. Candid Assessment: Ordination councils must probe for an applicant’s willingness to receive correction. Related Biblical Themes and Cross-References • Pride: Proverbs 16:18; 1 Peter 5:5. Summary Strong’s Greek 829 exposes self-assertion that resists divine and delegated authority. Scripture applies the term sparingly yet forcefully: it disqualifies from pastoral office and brands the apostate teacher. The antidote is Spirit-wrought humility that willingly submits to God’s will, models servant leadership, and safeguards the church from corruption. Forms and Transliterations αυθάδεια αυθαδεις αυθάδεις αὐθάδεις αυθαδη αυθάδη αὐθάδη αυθάδης authade authadē autháde authádē authadeis authádeisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Titus 1:7 Adj-AMSGRK: οἰκονόμον μὴ αὐθάδη μὴ ὀργίλον NAS: steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, KJV: not selfwilled, not INT: manager not self-willed not quick tempered 2 Peter 2:10 Adj-NMP Strong's Greek 829 |
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