Greek Word Study
The meaning of “φιλόσοφος”
Understanding philósophos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
philosopher. - fond of wise things, i.e. a "philosopher"
G5386
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
φιλόσοφος
Phoneticfil-os'-of-os
Transliterationphilósophos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
philosopher. - fond of wise things, i.e. a "philosopher"
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 17:18 | “Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.” Word: φιλόσοφος (philósophos) |