5390. philophronós

Lexicon

philophronós: Kindly, with friendliness, benevolently

Original Word: φιλοφρόνως
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: philophronós
Pronunciation: fee-lo-FRO-nos
Phonetic Spelling: (fil-of-ron'-oce)
Definition: Kindly, with friendliness, benevolently
Meaning: kindly, in a friendly manner.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

courteously.

Adverb from philophron; with friendliness of mind, i.e. Kindly -- courteously.

see GREEK philophron

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 5390 philophrónōs (an adverb) – courteously; literally, acting from a mind-set of personal affection. See 5391 (philophrōn).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from philophrón
Definition
kindly
NASB Translation
courteously (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5390: φιλοφρόνως

φιλοφρόνως (φιλόφρων, which see), adverb, kindly, in a friendly manner (A. V. courteously): Acts 28:7. (2 Macc. 3:9; 4 Macc. 8:5; occasionally in Greek writings from (Sophocles and) Herodotus down.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root words φίλος (philos, meaning "friend" or "loving") and φρήν (phrēn, meaning "mind" or "understanding").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for φιλοφρόνως, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words that convey kindness and loving behavior, such as חֶסֶד (chesed, Strong's Hebrew 2617), which means "loving-kindness" or "mercy," and רַחֲמִים (rachamim, Strong's Hebrew 7356), meaning "compassion" or "mercy." These terms reflect the Old Testament emphasis on covenantal love and mercy, which are foundational to the understanding of φιλοφρόνως in the New Testament context.

Usage: This term is used in the context of expressing kindness and courteous behavior, often reflecting a spirit of hospitality and graciousness.

Context: The Greek adverb φιλοφρόνως appears in the New Testament to describe actions or attitudes characterized by friendliness and courtesy. It is a term that encapsulates the Christian virtue of showing love and kindness to others, reflecting the teachings of Jesus on loving one's neighbor and treating others with respect and dignity. The use of φιλοφρόνως in the New Testament underscores the importance of interpersonal relationships grounded in love and mutual respect. This term is a reminder of the call to embody Christ-like love in all interactions, fostering a community marked by warmth and hospitality.

In the Berean Standard Bible, φιλοφρόνως is translated to convey the sense of acting with a friendly and courteous disposition. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that encourages believers to exhibit the fruit of the Spirit, including kindness and gentleness, in their daily lives. The use of φιλοφρόνως serves as an exhortation to believers to engage with others in a manner that reflects the love and grace of God.

Forms and Transliterations

φιλοφρονως φιλοφρόνως philophronos philophronōs philophrónos philophrónōs

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 28:7 Adv
GRK: ἡμέρας τρεῖς φιλοφρόνως ἐξένισεν
NAS: us and entertained us courteously three
KJV: three days courteously.
INT: days three hospitably lodged [us]

Strong's Greek 5390
1 Occurrence

φιλοφρόνως — 1 Occ.