ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥΡΓΟΣ, αὐτουργος
AUTOURGOS, autourgos
Sounds Like: ow-toor-GOS
Translations: doing by oneself, working with one's own hands, self-acting, a self-worker, a farmer, a peasant
From the root: ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥΡΓΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'αὐτός' (autos), meaning 'self' or 'same', and 'ἔργον' (ergon), meaning 'work' or 'deed'. It describes someone who performs a task or work by themselves, often implying manual labor or personal involvement. It can refer to a person who works with their own hands, such as a farmer or a craftsman, or more broadly, someone who is the direct agent of an action. In a broader sense, it can mean 'self-acting' or 'original'.
Inflection: Masculine or Feminine, Nominative or Vocative, Singular
Strong’s number: G0846 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
- Book One — 10:55
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