◄ 5314. phagos ►
Strong's Lexicon phagos: Eater, glutton Original Word: φάγος Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: phagos Pronunciation: FAH-gos Phonetic Spelling: (fag'-os) Definition: a glutton. Meaning: The term "φάγος" refers to an eater or a glutton, someone who is excessively devoted to eating. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb φάγω (phágō), meaning "to eat." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "φάγος," the concept of gluttony is addressed in the Old Testament. The Hebrew word זָלַל (zalal), Strong's Hebrew 2151, conveys a similar idea of being loose or undisciplined, often in the context of eating and drinking. Proverbs 23:20-21 warns against being among "drunkards or gluttonous eaters of meat," highlighting the moral and social consequences of such behavior. Usage: The word "φάγος" is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who indulge excessively in food and drink, often with a negative connotation of gluttony or lack of self-control. Context: The Greek term "φάγος" appears in the New Testament in contexts that highlight the moral and ethical implications of gluttony. In the cultural and religious setting of the Bible, moderation in eating and drinking was often associated with spiritual discipline and self-control. The term is used to describe individuals who prioritize physical appetites over spiritual or moral considerations. In the Berean Standard Bible, "φάγος" is used in passages that caution against excessive indulgence. For example, in Matthew 11:19, Jesus is accused by His critics of being "a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners." This accusation reflects the societal view of gluttony as a vice and serves to contrast the behavior of Jesus with the expectations of religious leaders of the time. The use of "φάγος" in the New Testament serves as a reminder of the importance of self-control and the dangers of allowing physical desires to dominate one's life. It underscores the biblical principle that true fulfillment and satisfaction come from spiritual pursuits rather than mere physical indulgence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from phagomai Definition a glutton NASB Translation gluttonous (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5314: φάγος φάγος, φαγου, ὁ (φάγω), a voracious man, a glutton (it is a substantive, and differs from φάγος the adjective; cf. φυγος, φειδος; see Fritzsche on Mark, p. 790ff, but cf. Lipsius, Gram. Untersuch., p. 28; Winer's Grammar, § 16, 3 c. α. (and § 6, 1 i.; especially Chandler § 230)): joined with οἰνοπότης, Matthew 11:19; Luke 7:34. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gluttonous. From phago; a glutton -- gluttonous. see GREEK phago Forms and Transliterations φαγος φάγος phagos phágos Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 11:19 N-NMS GRK: Ἰδοὺ ἄνθρωπος φάγος καὶ οἰνοπότης NAS: Behold, a gluttonous man KJV: a man gluttonous, and INT: Behold a man a glutton and a drunkard Luke 7:34 N-NMS GRK: Ἰδοὺ ἄνθρωπος φάγος καὶ οἰνοπότης NAS: Behold, a gluttonous man KJV: ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and INT: Behold a man a glutton and a drunkard Strong's Greek 5314 2 Occurrences φάγος — 2 Occ.