Greek Word Study
The meaning of “φιλοσοφία”
Understanding philosophía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
philosophy. - "philosophy", i.e. (specially), Jewish sophistry
G5385
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
φιλοσοφία
Phoneticfil-os-of-ee'-ah
Transliterationphilosophía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
philosophy. - "philosophy", i.e. (specially), Jewish sophistry
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Colossians 2:8 | “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” Word: φιλοσοφία (philosophía) |