Lexicon philautos: Self-loving, selfish Original Word: φίλαυτος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lover of self. From philos and autos; fond of self, i.e. Selfish -- lover of own self. see GREEK philos see GREEK autos HELPS Word-studies 5367 phílautos (an adjective, derived from 5384 /phílos, "lover" and 846 /autós, "of self") – properly, a lover of self, describing someone preoccupied with their own selfish desires (self-interests). It is only used in 2 Tim 3:2. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom philos and autos Definition loving oneself NASB Translation lovers of self (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5367: φίλαυτοςφίλαυτος, φιλαυτον. (φίλος and αὐτός), loving oneself; too intent on one's own interests, selfish: 2 Timothy 3:2. (Aris. tot. ((cf. φιλάγαθος); rhet. 1, 11, 26 (where cf. Cope) ἀνάγκη πάντας φιλαυτους αἰναι ἐ μᾶλλον ἤ ἧττον; Philo, legg. alleg. 1, 15; Plutarch, (Epictetus), Lucian, Sextus Empiricus; διά τό φύσει πάντας εἶναι φιλαυτους, Josephus, Antiquities 3, 8, 1.) (Cf. Trench, Synonyms, § xciii.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from two Greek words: φίλος (philos), meaning "loving" or "fond of," and αὐτός (autos), meaning "self."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for φίλαυτος in the Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, as the concept is more explicitly articulated in the Greek New Testament. However, similar themes of selfishness and self-centeredness can be found in various Old Testament passages that warn against pride and self-exaltation, such as Proverbs 16:18 and Isaiah 2:11. Usage: The term φίλαυτος is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who are primarily concerned with their own interests and desires, often to the detriment of others. It appears in contexts that highlight negative moral qualities, particularly in the last days. Context: The Greek term φίλαυτος appears in the New Testament in 2 Timothy 3:2, where the Apostle Paul warns Timothy about the moral decline that will characterize the last days. In this passage, Paul lists a series of vices that will be prevalent, beginning with "people will be lovers of themselves" (BSB). This self-love is not a healthy self-regard but rather a selfishness that places one's own desires above the needs and well-being of others. It is indicative of a broader moral decay and is associated with other negative traits such as arrogance, ungratefulness, and lack of self-control. Forms and Transliterations φιλαυτοι φίλαυτοι φιλεχθρήσης philautoi phílautoiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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