Berean Strong's Lexicon aphilagathos: Not loving good, hostile to virtue Original Word: ἄφιλαγαθός Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning "not" or "without," and φίλαγαθός (philagathos), meaning "lover of good." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "aphilagathos," the concept of not loving good can be related to Hebrew terms that describe wickedness or moral failure, such as רָע (ra', Strong's H7451), meaning "evil" or "wicked." Usage: The term "aphilagathos" is used to describe a person who is indifferent or opposed to goodness and virtue. It characterizes an individual who lacks a love for what is morally good and righteous. This word is often used in a negative context to highlight a moral deficiency or a corrupt character. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, virtues such as goodness and moral integrity were highly esteemed. The concept of being a "lover of good" was associated with the ideal citizen who contributed positively to society. Conversely, being "aphilagathos" would have been seen as a significant moral failing, indicating a person who does not uphold the societal and ethical standards of the time. HELPS Word-studies 865 aphilágathos (from 1 /A, "not" and 5358 /philágathos, "a friend, lover of what is good") – properly, a hater of good describing someone who is hostile to the things of God – i.e. an active opponent (enemy) of God's kingdom (good). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and philagathos Definition without love of good NASB Translation haters of good (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 865: ἀφιλάγαθοςἀφιλάγαθος, ἀφιλαγαθον (alpha privative and φιλάγαθος), opposed to goodness and good men (R. V. no lover of good); found only in 2 Timothy 3:3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance despiser of those that are good. From a (as a negative particle) and philagathos; hostile to virtue -- despiser of those that are good. see GREEK a see GREEK philagathos Forms and Transliterations αφιλαγαθοι αφιλάγαθοι ἀφιλάγαθοι aphilagathoi aphilágathoiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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