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The meaning of φιλοσοφία

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

Definition

philosophy. - "philosophy", i.e. (specially), Jewish sophistry

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φιλοσοφία

Phoneticfil-os-of-ee'-ah
Transliterationphilosophía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
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philosophy. - "philosophy", i.e. (specially), Jewish sophistry

Scripture References

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ReferenceText
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)

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