Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Ἐπικούρειος”
Understanding Epikoúreios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Epicurean. - an Epicurean or follower of Epicurus
G1946
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Ἐπικούρειος
Phoneticep-ee-koo'-ri-os
TransliterationEpikoúreios
Grammar Code
N:N--T
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Epicurean. - an Epicurean or follower of Epicurus
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 17:18 | “Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.” Word: Ἐπικούρειος (Epikoúreios) |