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Lexicon :: Strong's G2321 - theophilos

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Θεόφιλος
Transliteration
theophilos (Key)
Pronunciation
theh-of'-il-os
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Part of Speech
proper masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
2x in 1 unique form(s)
TR
2x in 1 unique form(s)
LXX
0x in 0 unique form(s)
Strong’s Definitions

Θεόφιλος Theóphilos, theh-of'-il-os; from G2316 and G5384; friend of God; Theophilus, a Christian:—Theophilus.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x

The KJV translates Strong's G2321 in the following manner: Theophilus (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x
The KJV translates Strong's G2321 in the following manner: Theophilus (2x).
  1. Theophilus = "friend of God"

    1. the person to whom Luke addressed his Gospel and the book of Acts

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
Θεόφιλος Theóphilos, theh-of'-il-os; from G2316 and G5384; friend of God; Theophilus, a Christian:—Theophilus.
STRONGS G2321:
Θεόφιλος, -ου, (θεός and φίλος), Theophilus, a Christian to whom Luke inscribed his Gospel and Acts of the Apostles: Luke 1:3; Acts 1:1. The conjectures concerning his family, rank, nationality, are reviewed by (among others) Win. RWB, under the word; Bleek on Luke 1:3; [B. D., under the word]; see also under κράτιστος.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Luke
1:3; 1:3
Acts
1:1

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2321 matches the Greek Θεόφιλος (theophilos),
which occurs 2 times in 2 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:3 - it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 1:1 - In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach,
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