Lexicon philanthrópós: Loving mankind, benevolent, kind Original Word: φιλάνθρωπος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance courteously. Adverb from a compound of philos and anthropos; fondly to man ("philanthropically"), i.e. Humanely -- courteously. see GREEK philos see GREEK anthropos HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5364 philanthrṓpōs (an adverb) – properly, friendly; describing the kindness shown by (literally) "a friend (5384 /phílos) of humanity (444 /ánthrōpos)." That is, treating others with courteous respect because each is created in the divine image. 5364 /philanthrṓpōs is used only in Ac 27:3. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from philanthrópos (humane, kind); from the same as philanthrópia Definition humanely, kindly NASB Translation consideration (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5364: φιλανθρώπωςφιλανθρώπως, adverb, humanely, kindly: Acts 27:3. (Isocrates, Demosthenes, Polybius, Diodorus, Plutarch, others; 2 Macc. 9:27.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from φίλος (philos, meaning "loving" or "friend") and ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos, meaning "man" or "human").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for φιλάνθρωπος, the concept of God's loving-kindness and benevolence is often expressed in the Hebrew Bible through terms like חֶסֶד (chesed, Strong's Hebrew 2617), which denotes steadfast love, mercy, and kindness. This Hebrew term captures the covenantal love and faithfulness of God towards His people, paralleling the New Testament depiction of God's philanthropic nature. Usage: This Greek word is used to describe a disposition of kindness and benevolence towards others, often reflecting a godly attribute of love and compassion for humanity. Context: The term φιλάνθρωπος appears in the New Testament to describe the character of God as one who is loving and benevolent towards humanity. This concept is central to the understanding of God's nature and His interactions with mankind. In Titus 3:4, the word is used to highlight the kindness and love of God our Savior: "But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared," (BSB). This passage emphasizes the manifestation of God's love through the person and work of Jesus Christ, underscoring the divine initiative in salvation. The use of φιλάνθρωπος in this context serves to remind believers of the gracious and compassionate nature of God, encouraging them to emulate this attribute in their own lives by showing love and kindness to others. Forms and Transliterations φιλανθρωπως φιλανθρώπως philanthropos philanthrōpōs philanthrṓpos philanthrṓpōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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