ΑΥΤΟΧΕΙΡ, αυτοχειρ
AUTOCHEIR, autocheir
Sounds Like: ow-TO-kheir
Translations: self-made, self-acting, done by one's own hand, suicide, murderer, one who kills with his own hand
From the root: ΑΥΤΟΧΕΙΡ
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound word formed from 'αὐτός' (autos, meaning 'self' or 'same') and 'χείρ' (cheir, meaning 'hand'). It describes something done by one's own hand or power. It can refer to a person who acts by themselves, or more specifically, one who commits a violent act with their own hand, such as a murderer or, in later usage, a suicide. It emphasizes direct personal agency in an action.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine
Strong’s number: G0846 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΑΥΤΟΧΕΙΡΕΣ — suicides, self-murderers, those who kill themselves
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