G5386

φιλόσοφος 

Transliteration

philosophos;

Pronunciation

fil-os'-of-os

Parts of Speech

n m

Root Word (Etymology)

from 5384 and 4680

Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: TDNT 9:172

KJV Translation Count — 1x

The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: philosopher (1)

Outline of Biblical Usage

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

fil-os'-of-os; from (5384) (φίλος) and (4680) (σοφός); fond of wise things, i.e. a "philosopher": — philosopher.

Concordance Results Using KJV

Then certain G5386s 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.

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