◄ 5391. philophrón ►
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philophrón: Friendly, kind, courteous

Original Word: φιλόφρων
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: philophrón
Pronunciation: fee-LO-frohn
Phonetic Spelling: (fil-of'-rone)
Definition: Friendly, kind, courteous
Meaning: friendly, kindly, courteous.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
courteous.

From philos and phren; friendly of mind, i.e. Kind -- courteous.

see GREEK philos

see GREEK phren

HELPS Word-studies

5391 philóphrōn (an adjective, derived from 5384 /phílos, "lover, friend," and 5426 /phronéō, "mind-set, regulating behavior") – properly, the mind-set of love which is quick to show friendly, courteous behavior.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
variant reading for tapeinophrón, q.v.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 5391: φιλόφρων

φιλόφρων, φιλοφρον (φίλος and φρήν), from Pindar and Aeschylus down, friendly, kind: 1 Peter 3:8 Rec.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from 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 φιλόφρων, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words that convey kindness and friendliness, such as חֶסֶד (chesed, Strong's Hebrew 2617), which means "loving-kindness" or "mercy," and רֵעַ (rea, Strong's Hebrew 7453), meaning "friend" or "companion." These terms reflect the biblical emphasis on relational virtues that are central to both the Old and New Testaments.

Usage: The word φιλόφρων is used in the context of expressing kindness or a friendly disposition. It is not frequently found in the New Testament but is understood in the broader Greek literature to describe a person who is amiable and considerate.

Context: The Greek term φιλόφρων (philóphrōn) is a compound word that combines the concepts of love or friendship (φίλος) with the mind or understanding (φρήν). This word encapsulates the idea of having a friendly or kind disposition towards others, characterized by a thoughtful and considerate attitude. In the cultural context of the New Testament, such a disposition would be highly valued, reflecting the virtues of hospitality and community cohesion.

While φιλόφρων does not appear directly in the Berean Standard Bible, its conceptual underpinnings are evident in various passages that emphasize kindness, hospitality, and love for one's neighbor. For example, the teachings of Jesus and the apostles often highlight the importance of treating others with respect and compassion, aligning with the essence of φιλόφρων.

In the broader Greek literature, φιλόφρων is used to describe individuals who are not only friendly but also possess a certain wisdom in their interactions, suggesting a depth of character that goes beyond mere surface-level politeness. This aligns with the biblical call to embody love and kindness as a reflection of one's faith and understanding of God's love.

Forms and Transliterations
φιλόφρονες φιμόν φιμού
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