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Lexicon :: Strong's G5386 - philosophos

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φιλόσοφος
Transliteration
philosophos (Key)
Pronunciation
fil-os'-of-os
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
1x in 1 unique form(s)
TR
1x in 1 unique form(s)
LXX
0x in 0 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 9:172,1269

Strong’s Definitions

φιλόσοφος philósophos, fil-os'-of-os; from G5384 and G4680; fond of wise things, i.e. a "philosopher":—philosopher.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x

The KJV translates Strong's G5386 in the following manner: philosopher (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x
The KJV translates Strong's G5386 in the following manner: philosopher (1x).
  1. a philosopher, one given to the pursuit of wisdom or learning

  2. in a narrower sense, one who investigates and discusses the cause of things and the highest good

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
φιλόσοφος philósophos, fil-os'-of-os; from G5384 and G4680; fond of wise things, i.e. a "philosopher":—philosopher.
STRONGS G5386:
φιλόσοφος, φιλοσοφου, (φίλος and σοφός), a philosopher, one given to the pursuit of wisdom or learning (Xenophon, Plato, others); in a narrower sense, one who investigates and discusses the causes of things and the highest good: Acts 17:18. (See references under the preceding word.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Acts
17:18

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Strong's Number G5386 matches the Greek φιλόσοφος (philosophos),
which occurs 1 times in 1 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 17:18 - A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others remarked, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was preaching the good news about Jesus and the resurrection.
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