Autómatos — G844

Definition

adjective

self-moved ("automatic"), i.e. spontaneous

1. of gates opening of their own accord

Usually translated as

of own accord, of self

Origin

from G846 and the same as G3155

• autós (G846)
• mátēn (G3155)

Occurrences

Autómatos occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Mark (1), Acts (1)

• Mark 4:28 — For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself (αὐτομάτη); first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.
• Acts 12:10 — When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord (αὐτομάτη): and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.