Vocabulary Form
ἑαυτοῦ, -ῆς
Definition

sg: of himself, herself, itself;
pl: of themselves

Erasmian
Modern
Root
ἑαυτου
Frequency
319
GK
1571
Notes

Because of the word's meaning, it can never occur in the nominative; so for this word the lexical form is the genitive singular. It follows the same inflectional pattern as αὐτός. ἑαυτου can also be translated in the plural as a first ("ourselves") or second ("yourselves") person.

Biblical Concordance

Philippians 2:4 Each person should look out not only for his (heautōn | ἑαυτῶν | gen pl masc2nd) own (heautōn | ἑαυτῶν | gen pl masc2nd) interests, but also for the interests of others.
Philippians 2:7 but emptied himself (heauton | ἑαυτόν | acc sg masc3rd), taking on the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of man. And being found in appearance as a man
Philippians 2:8 he humbled himself (heauton | ἑαυτόν | acc sg masc3rd), becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross!
Philippians 2:12 So then, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence but even more now in my absence, continue to work out your (heautōn | ἑαυτῶν | gen pl masc2nd) salvation with fear and trembling,
Philippians 2:21 For they all look out for their (heautōn | ἑαυτῶν | gen pl masc3rd) own (heautōn | ἑαυτῶν | gen pl masc3rd) interests, not for those of Jesus Christ.
Colossians 3:13 Bear with one another and forgive each (heautois | ἑαυτοῖς | dat pl masc2nd) another, should anyone have a complaint against another. have complaint As the Lord has graciously forgiven you, so also you must forgive.
Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly with all wisdom as you teach and admonish one (heautous | ἑαυτούς | acc pl masc2nd) another with all wisdom by means of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, spiritual singing with gratitude singing in your heart your to God.
1 Thessalonians 2:7 Although we could have made demands as apostles of Christ, we were gentle among you, like a mother tenderly nursing her own (heautēs | ἑαυτῆς | gen sg fem3rd) children.
1 Thessalonians 2:8 So deep was our affection for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but our own (heautōn | ἑαυτῶν | gen pl masc1st) selves as well, so dear had you become to us.
1 Thessalonians 2:11 how, as you know, we treated each one of you as a father would treat his (heautou | ἑαυτοῦ | gen sg masc3rd) own (heautou | ἑαυτοῦ | gen sg masc3rd) children.
1 Thessalonians 2:12 So we exhorted you, encouraged you, and charged you to conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own (heautou | ἑαυτοῦ | gen sg masc3rd) kingdom and glory.
1 Thessalonians 4:4 that each of you learn how to maintain control over his own (heautou | ἑαυτοῦ | gen sg masc3rd) “vessel” in holiness and honor,
1 Thessalonians 5:13 and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves (heautois | ἑαυτοῖς | dat pl masc2nd).
2 Thessalonians 2:4 who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming that he himself (heauton | ἑαυτόν | acc sg masc3rd) is God.
2 Thessalonians 2:6 And now you know what is holding him in check, so that he may be revealed at his (heautou | ἑαυτοῦ | gen sg masc3rd) proper time.
2 Thessalonians 3:9 not because we do not have the right, but in order to make ourselves (heautous | ἑαυτούς | acc pl masc3rd) an example for you to imitate.
2 Thessalonians 3:12 Such people we charge and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ that they work quietly and eat their own (heautōn | ἑαυτῶν | gen pl masc3rd) food.
1 Timothy 2:6 who gave himself (heauton | ἑαυτόν | acc sg masc3rd) as a ransom for all, the witness at the proper time.
1 Timothy 2:9 Likewise, I also desire that the women should adorn themselves (heautas | ἑαυτάς | acc pl fem3rd) in respectable attire, with modesty and moderation, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly clothing,
1 Timothy 3:13 For those who serve well are acquiring a good standing for themselves (heautois | ἑαυτοῖς | dat pl masc3rd) and great confidence in faith, which is in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 6:10 For a root of all kinds of evils is the love of money, by which some, by their craving, were led astray from the faith and have pierced themselves (heautous | ἑαυτούς | acc pl masc3rd) with many pains.
1 Timothy 6:19 laying up for themselves (heautois | ἑαυτοῖς | dat pl masc3rd) a good foundation for the coming age, so that they might seize hold of what is truly life.
2 Timothy 2:13 If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he is unable to deny himself.” (heauton | ἑαυτόν | acc sg masc3rd)
2 Timothy 2:21 If, therefore, someone cleanses himself (heauton | ἑαυτόν | acc sg masc3rd) from these things, that person will be a vessel for honor, having been sanctified, useful to the master, prepared for every good work.
2 Timothy 4:3 For a time will come when they will not put up with healthy teaching, but in accordance with their own lust they will heap up teachers for (heautois | ἑαυτοῖς | dat pl masc3rd) themselves (heautois | ἑαυτοῖς | dat pl masc3rd), having itching ears,