G5386
G5386 — φιλόσοφος
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
philosophos (fil-os'-of-os) n.
1. fond of wise things, i.e. a "philosopher"
[from G5384 and G4680]
KJV: philosopher
Root(s): G5384, G4680
TWOT
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KJV Renderings
philosopher
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
φιλόσοφος, φιλοσοφου, ὁ (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: Act 17:18. (See references under the preceding word.)
Englishman's Greek Concordance
φιλόσοφος (philosopher)
Acts 17:18
- KJV: 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
- GK: τινές δε των Επικουρείων και των Στωϊκων φιλοσόφων συνέβαλλον αυτώ και τινες έλεγον τι αν θέλοι ο σπερμολόγος ούτος λέγειν οι δε ξένων δαιμονίων δοκεί καταγγελεύς είναι ότι τον Ιησούν και την ανάστασιν αυτοίς ευηγγελίζετο