Berean Strong's Lexicon philos: Friend Original Word: φίλος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb φιλέω (phileō), meaning "to love" or "to have affection for." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H7453 (רֵעַ, rea): Often translated as "friend" or "companion." - H157 (אָהַב, ahab): A verb meaning "to love," which can imply friendship. Usage: In the New Testament, "philos" is used to denote a friend or someone who is loved dearly. It implies a close, personal relationship characterized by mutual affection and care. Unlike other Greek words for love, such as "agape," which denotes unconditional love, "philos" emphasizes a bond of friendship and companionship. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, friendship was highly valued and considered a vital part of social life. Philosophers like Aristotle discussed friendship as a key component of a virtuous and fulfilling life. In the context of the New Testament, "philos" reflects the close-knit communities and personal relationships that were essential in the early Christian church. Friendships were not only social but also spiritual, as believers supported and encouraged one another in their faith. HELPS Word-studies 5384 phílos – a friend; someone dearly loved (prized) in a personal, intimate way; a trusted confidant, held dear in a close bond of personal affection. Note: The root (phil-) conveys experiential, personal affection – indicating 5384 (phílos) expresses experience-based love. [25 (agapáō) focuses on value-driven (an decision-based) love – which of course does not exclude affection!] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition beloved, dear, friendly NASB Translation friend (12), friends (17). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5384: φίληφίλη, ἡ, see φίλος, 2. STRONGS NT 5384: φίλοςφίλος, φίλη, φίλον, from Homer down, friendly (cf. Liddell and Scott, under the word, I. and II.): φίλον εἶναι τίνι, to be friendly to one, wish him well, Acts 19:31; 1. ὁ φίλος, the Sept. for רֵעַ , אֹהֵב, a substantive, a friend: Luke 7:6; Luke 11:5; Luke 15:6; Luke 16:9; Luke 23:12; Acts 27:3; 3 John 1:15(14): joined with συγγενεῖς, Luke 21:16; an associate, opposed to δοῦλος, John 15:15; φίλοι ἀναγκαιοι (A. V. near friends) Latinnecessitate conjuncti, Acts 10:24; φίλε, friend, in kindly address, Luke 14:10; with a genitive of the subject, ὁ φίλος τίνος, Luke 11:6,(8); 2. Feminine, φίλη, ἡ, a (female) friend: Luke 15:9. Properly, dear, i.e. A friend; actively, fond, i.e. Friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.) -- friend. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 11:19 Adj-NMSGRK: οἰνοπότης τελωνῶν φίλος καὶ ἁμαρτωλῶν NAS: and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors KJV: a winebibber, a friend of publicans INT: a drunkard of tax collectors a friend and of sinners Luke 7:6 Adj-AMP Luke 7:34 Adj-NMS Luke 11:5 Adj-AMS Luke 11:5 N-VMS Luke 11:6 Adj-NMS Luke 11:8 Adj-AMS Luke 12:4 Adj-DMP Luke 14:10 N-VMS Luke 14:12 Adj-AMP Luke 15:6 Adj-AMP Luke 15:9 N-AFP Luke 15:29 Adj-GMP Luke 16:9 Adj-AMP Luke 21:16 Adj-GMP Luke 23:12 Adj-NMP John 3:29 Adj-NMS John 11:11 Adj-NMS John 15:13 Adj-GMP John 15:14 Adj-NMP John 15:15 Adj-AMP John 19:12 Adj-NMS Acts 10:24 Adj-AMP Acts 19:31 Adj-NMP Acts 27:3 Adj-AMP Strong's Greek 5384 |
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