5365. philarguria
Strong's Lexicon
philarguria: Love of money, avarice, greed

Original Word: φιλαργυρία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: philarguria
Pronunciation: fee-lar-goo-REE-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (fil-ar-goo-ree'-ah)
Definition: Love of money, avarice, greed
Meaning: love of money, avarice, covetousness.

Word Origin: From φίλος (philos, meaning "loving" or "fond of") and ἄργυρος (arguros, meaning "silver" or "money")

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H1215 (בֶּצַע, betsa): Often translated as "gain" or "profit," it is used in contexts warning against unjust gain or covetousness (e.g., Proverbs 1:19).

Usage: The term "philarguria" refers to an excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or material gain. It is often translated as "love of money" or "greed" in English. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a sinful attitude that prioritizes material wealth over spiritual values and devotion to God.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, wealth was often seen as a sign of success and power. However, the early Christian community, influenced by Jewish teachings, viewed the love of money as a potential idol that could lead individuals away from God. The New Testament frequently warns against the dangers of greed, emphasizing the importance of contentment and trust in God's provision.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from philarguros
Definition
love of money, avarice
NASB Translation
love of money (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 5365: φιλαργυρία

φιλαργυρία, φιλαργυριας, (φιλάργυρος), love of money, avarice: 1 Timothy 6:10. (Isocrates, Polybius, Cebes () tab. c. 23; Diodorus 5, 26; ((Diogenes Laërtius 6, 50; Stobaeus, flor. 10, 38; Philo de mat. nom. § 40); Plutarch, Lucian, Herodian, 6, 9, 17 (8); 4 Macc. 1:26.) (Cf. Trench, Synonyms, § xxiv.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
love of money.

From philarguros; avarice -- love of money.

see GREEK philarguros

Forms and Transliterations
φιλαργυρια φιλαργυρία φιλαργυρίαν philarguria philargyria philargyría
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Timothy 6:10 N-NFS
GRK: ἐστὶν ἡ φιλαργυρία ἧς τινὲς
NAS: For the love of money is a root of all
KJV: For the love of money is the root
INT: is the love of money which some

Strong's Greek 5365
1 Occurrence


φιλαργυρία — 1 Occ.















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