The meaning of “Φίλιππος”
Understanding Phílippos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Philip. - fond of horses - Philippus, the name of four Israelites
Φίλιππος
Philip. - fond of horses - Philippus, the name of four Israelites
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 14:3 | “For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife.” Word: Φίλιππος (Phílippos) | |
| Mark 6:17 | “For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife: for he had married her.” Word: Φίλιππος (Phílippos) | |
| Luke 3:19 | “But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip’s wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done,” Word: Φίλιππος (Phílippos) | |
| John 6:5 | “When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” Word: Φίλιππος (Phílippos) | |
| Acts 8:30 | “And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?” Word: Φίλιππος (Phílippos) |