5378. Philologos

Lexicon

Philologos: Philologus

Original Word: Φιλόλογος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Philologos
Pronunciation: fee-LOL-oh-gos
Phonetic Spelling: (fil-ol'-og-os)
Definition: Philologus
Meaning: Philologus, a Roman Christian.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Philologus.

From philos and logos; fond of words, i.e. Talkative (argumentative, learned, "philological"); Philologus, a Christian -- Philologus.

see GREEK philos

see GREEK logos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from philos and logos
Definition
"student, scholar," Philologus, a Christian
NASB Translation
Philologus (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5378: Φιλόλογος

Φιλόλογος, Φιλολογου, ὁ (literally, 'fond of talk'), Philologus, a certain Christian: Romans 16:15. (Cf. Lightfoots Commentary on Philip., note on Caesar's Household § 10.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from two Greek words: φίλος (philos), meaning "friend" or "lover," and λόγος (logos), meaning "word" or "reason."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Φιλόλογος, as it is a proper noun specific to the New Testament context. However, the concept of being a "lover of words" or "friend of reason" might be loosely related to Hebrew terms that emphasize wisdom or understanding, such as חָכָם (chakam, Strong's Hebrew 2450) for "wise" or תְּבוּנָה (tevunah, Strong's Hebrew 8394) for "understanding." These terms reflect the value placed on wisdom and knowledge in both Jewish and Hellenistic cultures.

Usage: The name Φιλόλογος appears in the New Testament in the context of personal greetings within the early Christian community.

Context: • Philologos in the New Testament: Philologos is mentioned in the Apostle Paul's Epistle to the Romans. In Romans 16:15, Paul sends greetings to Philologos, among others, indicating that he was a member of the Christian community in Rome. The verse reads: "Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints with them" (BSB). This brief mention suggests that Philologos was part of a group of believers who were significant enough in the early church to be acknowledged by Paul.
• Role in the Early Church: While the New Testament does not provide further details about Philologos, his inclusion in Paul's greetings implies that he was a respected member of the Christian community. The context of Romans 16, which lists numerous individuals, highlights the diverse and interconnected nature of the early church, where personal relationships and communal bonds were vital.
• Cultural and Historical Context: The name Philologos, meaning "lover of words," may suggest a person with an appreciation for learning or rhetoric, which was highly valued in Greco-Roman society. This could indicate that Philologos was educated or held a position that involved communication or teaching, although this is speculative.

Forms and Transliterations

Φιλολογον Φιλόλογον φιλονεικούντας Philologon Philólogon

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 16:15 N-AMS
GRK: ἀσπάσασθε Φιλόλογον καὶ Ἰουλίαν
NAS: Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus
KJV: Salute Philologus, and Julia,
INT: greet Philologus and Julias

Strong's Greek 5378
1 Occurrence

Φιλόλογον — 1 Occ.