◄ 5377. philotheos ►
Strong's Lexicon philotheos: Loving God, God-loving Original Word: φιλόθεος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: philotheos Pronunciation: fee-LOH-theh-os Phonetic Spelling: (fil-oth'-eh-os) Definition: loving God. Meaning: Loving God; one who is devoted or affectionate towards God. Word Origin: Derived from φίλος (philos, meaning "loving" or "friend") and θεός (theos, meaning "God"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • 157 אָהֵב (ahav): To love; often used in the Hebrew Bible to describe love for God, as in Deuteronomy 6:5, "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength" (BSB). • 160 אַהֲבָה (ahavah): Love; used to denote the love of God and the love commanded towards God and others. The concept of φιλόθεος is integral to understanding the relational dynamics between God and believers, emphasizing a life oriented towards divine love and devotion. Usage: The term φιλόθεος is used to describe a person who has a deep love and devotion for God. It is a compound word that emphasizes the relational aspect of love towards the divine. Context: The Greek term φιλόθεος appears in the context of early Christian writings to describe individuals who exhibit a profound love and commitment to God. This love is not merely emotional but is demonstrated through actions, obedience, and a lifestyle that reflects God's commandments and teachings. The concept of loving God is central to the Christian faith, as it encapsulates the greatest commandment as taught by Jesus: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind" (Matthew 22:37, BSB). In the New Testament, the idea of being φιλόθεος is closely associated with the call to live a life that is pleasing to God, characterized by faith, worship, and service. This love for God is often contrasted with love for the world or material things, as seen in passages that warn against idolatry and the pursuit of earthly desires. The term also implies a reciprocal relationship, where God's love for humanity is met with a responsive love from believers. This mutual love is foundational to the covenant relationship between God and His people, as seen throughout the biblical narrative. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from philos and theos Definition loving God NASB Translation lovers of God (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5377: φιλόθεος φιλόθεος, φιλοθεον (φίλος and Θεός), loving (A. V. lovers of) God: 2 Timothy 3:4. ((Aristotle, rhet. 2, 17, 6), Philo, Lucian, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lover of God. From philos and theos; fond of God, i.e. Pious -- lover of God. see GREEK philos see GREEK theos Forms and Transliterations φιλοθεοι φιλόθεοι philotheoi philótheoi Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Timothy 3:4 Adj-NMP GRK: μᾶλλον ἢ φιλόθεοι NAS: rather than lovers of God, KJV: more than lovers of God; INT: rather than lovers of God Strong's Greek 5377 1 Occurrence φιλόθεοι — 1 Occ.