Strong's Lexicon phagos: Eater, glutton Original Word: φάγος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb φάγω (phagō), meaning "to eat." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "phagos," the concept of gluttony is addressed in the Old Testament. For example, Proverbs 23:20-21 warns against being among "drunkards or with gluttonous eaters of meat." Usage: The term "phagos" is used in the New Testament to describe someone who is a glutton or an excessive eater. It carries a negative connotation, often associated with indulgence and lack of self-control. In the context of the Bible, it is used to criticize those who prioritize physical appetites over spiritual discipline. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, gluttony was often viewed as a vice, associated with moral weakness and lack of discipline. The Jewish culture, with its dietary laws and emphasis on moderation, also frowned upon excessive eating. The term "phagos" would have been understood as a critique of one's character, highlighting a failure to adhere to the virtues of self-control and temperance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom phagomai Definition a glutton NASB Translation gluttonous (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5314: φάγοςφάγος, 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 phágosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 11:19 N-NMSGRK: 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 |
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