Strong's Lexicon philautos: Self-loving, selfish Original Word: φίλαυτος Word Origin: From φίλος (philos, meaning "loving" or "fond of") and αὐτός (autos, meaning "self") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to "philautos," the concept of self-centeredness can be related to terms like עָצַל (atsal, meaning "slothful" or "self-indulgent") and גַּאֲוָה (ga'avah, meaning "pride" or "arrogance"). Usage: The term "philautos" is used to describe a person who is excessively fond of themselves, prioritizing their own interests and desires above those of others. It conveys a sense of selfishness and self-centeredness, often at the expense of community and relationships. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, virtues such as self-control, humility, and community-mindedness were highly valued, especially in philosophical circles. The concept of "philautos" would have been seen as a vice, contrary to the ideals of selflessness and communal harmony. In the context of early Christianity, this term would have been particularly poignant, as the teachings of Jesus emphasized love for others, self-sacrifice, and humility. 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.) 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 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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