Strong's Lexicon austéros: Harsh, severe, stern Original Word: αὐστηρός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb αὐέω (aueo), meaning "to dry" or "to parch," which conveys a sense of harshness or severity. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "αὐστηρός," similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words like "קָשֶׁה" (qasheh), meaning "hard" or "severe," and "חָזָק" (chazaq), meaning "strong" or "firm." Usage: The Greek adjective "αὐστηρός" (austéros) is used to describe something or someone as harsh, severe, or stern. It conveys a sense of strictness or rigidity, often in the context of behavior or judgment. In the New Testament, it is used to characterize a person's demeanor or actions that are perceived as unyielding or demanding. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of being austere or severe was often associated with discipline and authority. Leaders, teachers, and judges were sometimes expected to exhibit a stern demeanor to maintain order and command respect. This cultural backdrop helps to understand the use of "austéros" in the New Testament, where it reflects the expectations of authority figures and the perception of their actions by others. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hauó (to dry) Definition harsh, severe NASB Translation exacting (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 840: αὐστηρόςαὐστηρός, ἀυστηρα, ἀυστηρον (from αὔω to dry up), harsh (Latinausterus), stringent of taste, ἀυστηρον καί γλυκύ (καί πικρόν), Plato, legg. 10, 897 a.; οἶνος, Diogenes Laërtius 7, 117. of mind and manners, harsh, rough, rigid (cf. Trench, § xiv.): Luke 19:21, 22; (Polybius 4, 20, 7; Diogenes Laërtius 7, 26, etc. 2 Macc. 14:30). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance austere, strictFrom a (presumed) derivative of the same as aer (meaning blown); rough (properly as a gale), i.e. (figuratively) severe -- austere. see GREEK aer Forms and Transliterations αυστηρος αυστηρός αὐστηρός αὐστηρὸς austeros austerós austeròs austēros austērós austēròsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 19:21 Adj-NMSGRK: ὅτι ἄνθρωπος αὐστηρὸς εἶ αἴρεις NAS: of you, because you are an exacting man; KJV: thou art an austere man: INT: because a man harsh you are you takest up Luke 19:22 Adj-NMS |
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