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Strong's G2321 Θεόφιλος (theophilos)

Theophilos means “Theophilus” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2321 — chodesh (“Hodesh”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2321
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G2321 Quick Answer

Strong's G2321 Θεόφιλος (Theophilos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Theophilos (theh-of'-il-os) n/p. 1. friend of God 2. Theophilus, a Christian It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include theophilus. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
Theophilos (theh-of'-il-os) n/p. 1. friend of God 2. Theophilus, a Christian
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
theophilus

Meaning and Definition

Theophilos (theh-of'-il-os) n/p. 1. friend of God 2. Theophilus, a Christian [from G2316 and G5384] KJV: Theophilus Root(s): G2316, G5384

Original Word
Θεόφιλος
Transliteration
Theophilos
Derivation
Root: φίλος R1: 2316 R2: 5384
Morphology
Name Person

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2321. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G2321 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Theophilos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

Theophilus Luke 1:3 2×

How Strong's G2321 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.

Strong's G2321 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2321 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 1:3 KJV

It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

Acts 1:1 KJV

The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2321.

Luke 1:3 New Testament, KJV
It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
Acts 1:1 New Testament, KJV
The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2321, grouped by book.

Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1:3
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 1:1

Strong's G2321 FAQ

What does theophilos (Θεόφιλος) mean?

Theophilos (Strong's G2321) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Theophilus". Theophilos (theh-of'-il-os) n/p. 1. friend of God 2. Theophilus, a Christian

How many times is theophilos (Θεόφιλος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2321 across 2 books.

Where can I study theophilos (Θεόφιλος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2321 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate theophilos (Θεόφιλος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as theophilus. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.