5372. Philétos

Lexicon

Philétos: Philetus

Original Word: Φιλητός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Philétos
Pronunciation: fee-LAY-tos
Phonetic Spelling: (fil-ay-tos')
Definition: Philetus
Meaning: Philetus, a Christian at Rome.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Philetus.

From phileo; amiable; Philetus, an opposer of Christianity -- Philetus.

see GREEK phileo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from phileó
Definition
"worthy of love," Philetus, an erring Christian at Ephesus
NASB Translation
Philetus (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5372: Φίλητος

Φίλητος ((Chandler § 325; but) R L T Tr Φίλητος, see Τυχικός (Tdf. Proleg., p. 103)), Φιλητου, ὁ, Philetus, a heretic: 2 Timothy 2:17.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb φιλέω (phileō), meaning "to love" or "to be fond of."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Philetus, as it is a proper noun specific to the New Testament context. However, the concept of false teaching and deviation from truth can be related to various Hebrew terms that describe false prophets or misleading teachings, such as שֶׁקֶר (sheqer, Strong's Hebrew 8267) meaning "falsehood" or "deception."

Usage: The name Philetus appears in the New Testament, specifically in the context of false teaching.

Context: Philetus is mentioned in the New Testament in the context of early Christian communities. He is referenced in 2 Timothy 2:17, where the Apostle Paul warns Timothy about the dangerous teachings of certain individuals. Philetus, along with Hymenaeus, is identified as someone who has strayed from the truth, spreading false doctrine that was causing harm to the faith of some believers.

In 2 Timothy 2:17-18 (BSB), Paul writes: "And their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some."

This passage highlights the early church's struggle with heretical teachings and the importance of sound doctrine. Philetus, by promoting the idea that the resurrection had already taken place, was contributing to confusion and leading believers astray. The mention of Philetus serves as a cautionary example of the impact of false teachings and the need for vigilance in maintaining doctrinal purity.

Forms and Transliterations

Φιλητος Φίλητος Philetos Philētos Phíletos Phílētos

Englishman's Concordance

2 Timothy 2:17 N-NMS
GRK: Ὑμέναιος καὶ Φίλητος
NAS: Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
KJV: Hymenaeus and Philetus;
INT: Hymenaeus and Philetus

Strong's Greek 5372
1 Occurrence

Φίλητος — 1 Occ.