5314. phagos

Lexicon

phagos: Eater, glutton

Original Word: φάγος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: phagos
Pronunciation: FAH-gos
Phonetic Spelling: (fag'-os)
Definition: Eater, glutton
Meaning: a glutton.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

gluttonous.

From phago; a glutton -- gluttonous.

see GREEK phago

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.

Topical Lexicon

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.

Forms and Transliterations

φαγος φάγος phagos phágos

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.