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Strong's G5366 φιλάργυρος (philargyros)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5366 — neqarah (“cleft”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G5366
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 4

Strong's G5366 Quick Answer

Strong's G5366 φιλάργυρος (philarguros) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. philarguros (fil-ar'-goo-ros) adj. 1. fond of silver (money), i.e. avaricious [from G5384 and G696] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include covetous. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
philarguros (fil-ar'-goo-ros) adj. 1. fond of silver (money), i.e. avaricious [from G5384 and G696]
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
covetous

Meaning and Definition

philarguros (fil-ar'-goo-ros) adj. 1. fond of silver (money), i.e. avaricious [from G5384 and G696] KJV: covetous Root(s): G5384, G696

Original Word
φιλάργυρος
Transliteration
philarguros
Derivation
Root: ἄργυρος R1: 5384 R2: 696
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5366. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G5366 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render philarguros, 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.

covetous Luke 16:14 2×

How Strong's G5366 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5366 (φιλάργυρος) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5366 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 G5366 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

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,

Strong's G5366 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 10:27 Septuagint / Brenton

and Hadoram, and Aibel, and Diklah,

Strong's G5366 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

4 Maccabees 2:8 Septuagint / Brenton

A man, therefore, who regulates his course by the law, even if he be a lover of money, straightaway puts force upon his own disposition; lending to the needy without interest, and canceling the debt of the incoming Sabbath.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5366.

Genesis 10:27 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and Hadoram, and Aibel, and Diklah,
Luke 16:14 New Testament, KJV
And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.
2 Timothy 3:2 New Testament, KJV
For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
4 Maccabees 2:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
A man, therefore, who regulates his course by the law, even if he be a lover of money, straightaway puts force upon his own disposition; lending to the needy without interest, and canceling the debt of the incoming Sabbath.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5366, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Genesis 10:27
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 16:14
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
2 Timothy 3:2
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 2:8

Strong's G5366 FAQ

What does philargyros (φιλάργυρος) mean?

Philargyros (Strong's G5366) is a Greek word most simply glossed "covetous". philarguros (fil-ar'-goo-ros) adj. 1. fond of silver (money), i.e. avaricious [from G5384 and G696]

How many times is philargyros (φιλάργυρος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G5366 across 4 books.

Where can I study philargyros (φιλάργυρος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5366 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate philargyros (φιλάργυρος)?

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

Does Strong's G5366 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5366, with linked reader references where each row is available.