Strong's Lexicon philandros: Loving one's husband Original Word: φίλανδρος Word Origin: Derived from φίλος (philos, meaning "loving" or "fond of") and ἀνήρ (aner, meaning "man" or "husband"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to "philandros," the concept of marital love and devotion is echoed in various Old Testament passages, such as Proverbs 31:10-31, which describes the virtuous wife, and Song of Solomon, which celebrates marital love. Usage: The term "philandros" is used to describe a woman who is affectionate and devoted to her husband. It emphasizes the importance of love and commitment within the marital relationship, highlighting the role of a wife in nurturing and maintaining a loving bond with her husband. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, marriage was often seen as a social contract rather than a romantic union. However, the Christian perspective, as reflected in the New Testament, elevated the concept of marriage to a covenantal relationship characterized by mutual love and respect. The use of "philandros" in the biblical context underscores the transformative nature of Christian marriage, where love is central to the relationship between husband and wife. HELPS Word-studies 5362 phílandros (from 5384 /phílos, "loving friend" and 435 /anḗr, "husband, the male companion of a wife") – properly, the special affection of a woman for her life-time mate (husband), embracing him as her "calling" (stewardship) from God (used only in Tit 2:4). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom philos and anér Definition loving men, (of a wife) loving her husband NASB Translation love their husbands (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5362: φίλανδροςφίλανδρος, φιλανδρον (φίλος and ἀνήρ) (from Aeschylus down (in other senses)), loving her husband: Titus 2:4 (φιλανδροι καί σώφρονες γυναῖκες, Plutarch, praec. conj. c. 28). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance love their husbandFrom philos and aner; fond of man, i.e. Affectionate as a wife -- love their husbands. see GREEK philos see GREEK aner Forms and Transliterations φιλανδρους φιλάνδρους philandrous philándrousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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