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φιλάργυρος G5366
G5366 is the Greek word φιλάργυρος, transliterated philárgyros. The King James Version most often renders it covetous.
What it means
fond of silver (money), i.e. avaricious.
Where it comes from
from G5384 (φίλος) and G696 (ἄργυρος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: covetous.
Verses using φιλάργυρος
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 16:14 · KJV
And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.
2 Timothy 3:2 · KJV
For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
Common questions
What does Strong's G5366 mean?
G5366 is the Greek word φιλάργυρος (philárgyros), meaning fond of silver (money), i.e. avaricious.
How is G5366 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it covetous (2 times).
How many times does G5366 appear in the Bible?
φιλάργυρος (philárgyros) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5366 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5384 (φίλος) and G696 (ἄργυρος).
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