Strong’s G1436
ἑαυτοῦ
Part of speech
Interjection
Transliteration
ea
Pronunciation
heh-ow-TOO
Definition
himself, herself, itself, themselves
Meaning
an interjection, Ho! Ah! Ha! It is supposed to imply surprise, fear and indignation.
Usage
The Greek reflexive pronoun ἑαυτοῦ is used to indicate that the subject of the verb is also the object, emphasizing the action being directed back upon the subject. It is often translated as "himself," "herself," "itself," or "themselves" in English. This pronoun is used to express self-reference and is essential in conveying the idea of self-action or self-involvement in the New Testament.
Bible references
Luke 4:34