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φιλοσοφία G5385
G5385 is the Greek word φιλοσοφία, transliterated philosophía. The King James Version most often renders it philosophy.
What it means
"philosophy", i.e. (specially), Jewish sophistry.
Where it comes from
from G5386 (φιλόσοφος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: philosophy.
Verses using φιλοσοφία
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Colossians 2:8 · KJV
Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5385 mean?
G5385 is the Greek word φιλοσοφία (philosophía), meaning "philosophy", i.e. (specially), Jewish sophistry.
How is G5385 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it philosophy (1 time).
How many times does G5385 appear in the Bible?
φιλοσοφία (philosophía) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5385 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5386 (φιλόσοφος).
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