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The meaning of φιλόθεος

Understanding philótheos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

lover of God. - fond of God, i.e. pious

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φιλόθεος

Phoneticfil-oth'-eh-os
Transliterationphilótheos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

lover of God. - fond of God, i.e. pious

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
2 Timothy 3:4

Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

Word: φιλόθεος (philótheos)

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Most Frequent Book
2 Timothy
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