G2321
G2321 — Θεόφιλος
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
Theophilos (theh-of'-il-os) n/p.
1. friend of God
2. Theophilus, a Christian
[from G2316 and G5384]
KJV: Theophilus
Root(s): G2316, G5384
TWOT
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KJV Renderings
Theophilus
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
Θεόφιλος, Θεοφιλου (Θεός and φίλος), Theophilus, a Christian to whom Luke inscribed his Gospel and Acts of the Apostles: Luk 1:3; Act 1:1. The conjectures concerning his family, rank, nationality, are reviewed by (among others) Winer’s RWB, under the word; Bleek on Luk 1:3; (B. D., under the word); see also under κράτιστος.
Englishman's Greek Concordance
Θεόφιλος (Theophilus)
Luke 1:3
- KJV: It seemed good to me also having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first to write unto thee in order most excellent Theophilus
- GK: έδοξε κάμοι παρηκολουθηκότι άνωθεν πάσιν ακριβώς καθεξής σοι γράψαι κράτιστε Θεόφιλε
Acts 1:1
- KJV: The former treatise have I made O Theophilus of all that Jesus began both to do and teach
- GK: τον μεν πρώτον λόγον εποιησάμην περί πάντων ω Θεόφιλε ων ήρξατο ο Ιησούς ποιείν τε και διδάσκειν