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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"

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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

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ReferenceText
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)

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