847. autou

Lexicon

autou: his, its, of him, of it

Original Word: αὐτοῦ
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: autou
Pronunciation: ow-too'
Phonetic Spelling: (ow-too')
Definition: his, its, of him, of it
Meaning: here, there.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

here, there.

Genitive (i.e. Possessive) of autos, used as an adverb of location; properly, belonging to the same spot, i.e. In this (or that) place -- (t-)here.

see GREEK autos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
adverb from autos
Definition
there, here
NASB Translation
here (2), there (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 847: αὐτοῦ

αὐτοῦ, properly, neuter genitive of the pronoun αὐτός, in that place, there, here: Matthew 26:36; (Luke 9:27 (R L ὧδε)); Acts 15:34 (a spurious verse (see WH's Appendix, at the passage)); Acts 18:19. (L Tr marginal reading ἐκεῖ); Acts 21:4 (Lachmann αὐτοῖς).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek pronoun αὐτός (autos), which is a primary pronoun of the third person.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Greek and Hebrew pronouns, the Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is the possessive suffixes attached to nouns, such as -וֹ (his) or -הֶם (their). These suffixes serve a similar function in indicating possession or association in the Hebrew Bible.

Usage: In the New Testament, αὐτοῦ is used to indicate possession or a relationship to a noun, often referring to a person, place, or thing. It is frequently used to describe something belonging to or associated with Jesus, God, or other subjects within the text.

Context: The Greek pronoun αὐτοῦ is a versatile term found extensively throughout the New Testament. As a genitive singular form, it primarily functions to express possession or association. This pronoun is integral in conveying the relationships and attributes of key figures and concepts within the biblical narrative.

For instance, in the Gospel of John, αὐτοῦ is used to describe the relationship between Jesus and God, as well as the disciples' connection to Jesus. In John 1:14, the phrase "His glory" (τὴν δόξαν αὐτοῦ) emphasizes the divine nature and majesty of Christ: "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth."

Similarly, in the Pauline epistles, αὐτοῦ is employed to articulate theological concepts, such as the believers' relationship to Christ. In Ephesians 1:18, Paul writes about "the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints," highlighting the spiritual blessings and inheritance that belong to believers through their union with Christ.

The use of αὐτοῦ is not limited to divine or spiritual contexts; it also appears in more mundane settings, indicating ownership or association with everyday objects or people. For example, in Mark 6:3, the townspeople refer to Jesus as "the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon," using αὐτοῦ to denote familial relationships.

Overall, αὐτοῦ is a critical component of the Greek New Testament, providing clarity and depth to the text by specifying relationships and possessions. Its frequent occurrence underscores its importance in understanding the nuances of the biblical message.

Forms and Transliterations

αυτου αυτού αὐτοῦ autou autoû

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 26:36 Adv
GRK: μαθηταῖς Καθίσατε αὐτοῦ ἕως οὗ
NAS: Sit here while
KJV: Sit ye here, while
INT: disciples Sit here until that

Luke 9:27 Adv
GRK: τινες τῶν αὐτοῦ ἑστηκότων οἳ
NAS: standing here who
INT: some of those here standing who

John 11:32 PPro-GM3S
GRK: αὐτὸν ἔπεσεν αὐτοῦ πρὸς τοὺς
INT: him fell of him at the

Acts 15:34 Adv
GRK: Σίλᾳ ἐπιμεῖναι αὐτοῦ
KJV: Silas to abide there still.
INT: to Silas to remain there

Acts 18:19 Adv
GRK: κἀκείνους κατέλιπεν αὐτοῦ αὐτὸς δὲ
NAS: and he left them there. Now
KJV: and left them there: but he himself
INT: and them left there himself moreover

Acts 21:4 Adv
GRK: μαθητὰς ἐπεμείναμεν αὐτοῦ ἡμέρας ἑπτά
NAS: we stayed there seven
KJV: we tarried there seven
INT: disciples we remained there days seven

Strong's Greek 847
6 Occurrences

αὐτοῦ — 6 Occ.