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φιλόσοφος G5386

G5386 is the Greek word φιλόσοφος, transliterated philósophos. The King James Version most often renders it philosophers.

Word: φιλόσοφοςTransliteration: philósophosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

fond of wise things, i.e. a "philosopher".

Where it comes from

from G5384 (φίλος) and G4680 (σοφός).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

philosophers 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: philosopher.

Verses using φιλόσοφος

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Acts 17:18 · KJV

Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5386 mean?

G5386 is the Greek word φιλόσοφος (philósophos), meaning fond of wise things, i.e. a "philosopher".

How is G5386 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it philosophers (1 time).

How many times does G5386 appear in the Bible?

φιλόσοφος (philósophos) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5386 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5384 (φίλος) and G4680 (σοφός).

Nearby entries

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