Austere (2 Occurrences)

Luke 19:21
For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.
(KJV ASV WBS YLT)

Luke 19:22
And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:
(KJV ASV WBS YLT)

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1. (a.) Simple; unadorned; sour; astringent; rough to the state; having acerbity; as, an austere crab apple; an austere instructor.

2. (a.) Severe in modes of judging, or living, or acting; rigid; rigorous; stern; as, an austere man, look, life.

3. (a.) Unadorned; unembellished; severely simple.

AUSTERE

os-ter' austeros, "harsh," ("rough"): Twice used by Christ in the parable of the Pounds (Luke 19:21, 22), and of special significance as illustrating the false conception of God cherished by the sinful and disobedient. The fear resident in a guilty conscience sees only sternness and severity in God's perfect righteousness. The word may be made an eminent study in the psychology of an evil heart. Wrongdoing eclipses the soul's vision of God's love and pictures His righteousness as harsh, unfeeling, partial, unjust, forbidding. The awfulness of sin may thus be seen in its power so to pervert the soul as to make goodness seem evil, justice unjust, and even love unlovely. Compare "hard" skleros, "dried up," "harsh" in the parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:24).

Dwight M. Pratt

840. austeros -- harsh, severe
... austere, strict. From a (presumed) derivative of the same as aer (meaning blown);
rough (properly as a gale), ie (figuratively) severe -- austere. see GREEK aer ...
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Whether it was Becoming that Christ Should Lead an Austere Life in ...
... OF CHRIST'S MANNER OF LIFE (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether it was becoming that
Christ should lead an austere life in this world? Objection ...
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Whether Christ's Temptation Should have Taken Place after his Fast ...
... His fast. For it has been said above ([4212]Q[40], A[2]) that an austere
mode of life was not becoming to Christ. But it savors ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether christs temptation should have.htm

Felicitous Phrases
... attract, interest, and persuade. augmenting, furthering, and reenforcing. austere,
calm, and somber. ... friendly, amiable, and sincere. frigid, austere, and splendid ...
/.../kleiser/fifteen thousand useful phrases/section iii felicitous phrases.htm

How to Use the Present Life, and the Comforts of It.
... was no other method than to allow man to use corporeal goods only in so far as they
were necessaries: a counsel pious indeed, but unnecessarily austere; for it ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/sergieff/on the christian life/chapter v how to use.htm

Jesus About his Father's Business
... God the Father was only made propitious to us through the atonement of Christ that
Jesus was the Savior, and that the Father was rather an austere Judge than a ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 6 1860/jesus about his fathers business.htm

The Servants and the Pounds.
... And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid
up in a napkin: for I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou ...
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Acts xv. 35
... already indeed Luke has described to us the character of the Apostles, [791] that
the one was more tender and indulgent, but this one more strict and austere. ...
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How to Use the Present Life, and the Comforts of It.
... was no other method than to allow man to use corporeal goods only in so far as they
were necessaries: a counsel pious indeed, but unnecessarily austere; for it ...
/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 10 how to use.htm

Christ and Zacchæus the Salvation of the Body as Denied by ...
... The Parable of the Ten Servants Entrusted with Ten Pounds. Christ a Judge, Who
is to Administer the Will of the Austere Man, Ie The Creator. ...
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The Parable of the Pounds.
... cities.' And another came, saying, 'Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I kept
laid up in a napkin: for I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou ...
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Austere (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Simple; unadorned; sour; astringent; rough to the state; having acerbity;
as, an austere crab apple; an austere instructor. ...AUSTERE. ...
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Author (5 Occurrences)

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Knewest (11 Occurrences)
... servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not
down, and reaping that I did not sow: (KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). ...
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Layedst (2 Occurrences)
... Luke 19:21 For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that
thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow. (KJV ASV WBS). ...
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Tirshatha (5 Occurrences)
... According to Gesenius and Ewald, it is to be compared with the Persian torsh, "severe,"
"austere," ie "stern lord." It seems more probable that it is derived ...
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Takest (17 Occurrences)
... Luke 19:21 For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up
that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow. ...
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Rough (24 Occurrences)
... 10. (n.) Austere; harsh to the taste; as, rough wine. 11. (n.) Tempestuous;
boisterous; stormy; as, rough weather; a rough day. 12. ...
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Reapest (3 Occurrences)
... Luke 19:21 For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up
that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow. ...
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Rugged (7 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) Rough with bristles or hair; shaggy. 4. (n.) Harsh; hard; crabbed; austere; --
said of temper, character, and the like, or of persons. ...
/r/rugged.htm - 9k

Difficult (31 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Hard to manage or to please; not easily wrought upon; austere; stubborn;
as, a difficult person. 3. (vt) To render difficult; to impede; to perplex. ...
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The term "austere" is used in the Bible to describe a character or demeanor that is stern, harsh, or severe. It is most notably found in the Parable of the Ten Minas in the Gospel of Luke. In this parable, Jesus uses the word to describe the character of a nobleman, representing God, who entrusts his servants with money to manage in his absence.

Biblical Reference:

· Luke 19:21-22 (BSB): "For I was afraid of you, because you are an austere man. You withdraw what you did not deposit and reap what you did not sow.’ His master replied, ‘I will judge you by your own words, you wicked servant! You knew that I am an austere man, withdrawing what I did not deposit and reaping what I did not sow."

In this passage, the servant describes the master as "austere," indicating a perception of the master as demanding and exacting. The master, in turn, uses the servant's own words to judge him, highlighting the servant's failure to act responsibly with what was entrusted to him. The use of "austere" here underscores the seriousness with which God expects His followers to steward the gifts and responsibilities He has given them.

Theological Implications:

The concept of austerity in this context can be understood as a reflection of God's holiness and justice. God is depicted as a righteous judge who expects His servants to be faithful and diligent. The severity associated with the term "austere" serves to remind believers of the importance of accountability and the consequences of neglecting one's duties.

Historical and Cultural Context:

In the ancient Near Eastern context, a master or nobleman was often seen as a figure of authority and power, with the right to demand strict adherence to his commands. The use of "austere" in the parable would resonate with the audience's understanding of a ruler's expectations and the seriousness of failing to meet them.

Application for Believers:

For Christians, the depiction of God as "austere" in this parable serves as a call to faithful stewardship. Believers are encouraged to use their talents, resources, and opportunities wisely, knowing that they will be held accountable for their actions. The parable challenges Christians to live with a sense of responsibility and urgency, recognizing the gravity of their calling and the expectation of divine judgment.

Related Concepts:

· Stewardship: The responsibility to manage and utilize resources and gifts given by God.
· Judgment: The divine evaluation of human actions, often associated with accountability and recompense.
· Holiness: The attribute of God that denotes His purity, righteousness, and separation from sin.

The term "austere" thus serves as a powerful reminder of the seriousness with which God views the responsibilities He entrusts to His people, urging them to live in a manner worthy of their calling.What is moralism? | GotQuestions.org

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