The meaning of “φίλος”
Understanding phílos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
properly, dear, i.e. a friend friend. - actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)
φίλος
properly, dear, i.e. a friend friend. - actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:19 | “The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.” Word: φίλος (phílos) | |
| Luke 14:12 | “Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.” Word: φίλος (phílos) | |
| John 15:14 | “Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.” Word: φίλος (phílos) | |
| Acts 19:31 | “And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.” Word: φίλος (phílos) | |
| James 4:4 | “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.” Word: φίλος (phílos) |