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Strong's G5377 φιλόθεος (philotheos)

Philotheos means “lover of God” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5377 — nasha (“beguile”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G5377
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G5377 Quick Answer

Strong's G5377 φιλόθεος (philotheos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. philotheos (fil-oth'-eh-os) adj. 1. fond of God, i.e. pious [from G5384 and G2316] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include god. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
philotheos (fil-oth'-eh-os) adj. 1. fond of God, i.e. pious [from G5384 and G2316]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
god

Meaning and Definition

philotheos (fil-oth'-eh-os) adj. 1. fond of God, i.e. pious [from G5384 and G2316] KJV: lover of God Root(s): G5384, G2316

Original Word
φιλόθεος
Transliteration
philotheos
Derivation
Root: θεός R1: 5384 R2: 2316
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5377. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G5377 Is Translated

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

God 2 Timothy 3:4

How Strong's G5377 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 1 linked usage.

Strong's G5377 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 G5377 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

2 Timothy 3:4 KJV

Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G5377.

2 Timothy 3:4 New Testament, KJV
Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5377, grouped by book.

2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
2 Timothy 3:4

Strong's G5377 FAQ

What does philotheos (φιλόθεος) mean?

Philotheos (Strong's G5377) is a Greek word most simply glossed "lover of God". philotheos (fil-oth'-eh-os) adj. 1. fond of God, i.e. pious [from G5384 and G2316]

How many times is philotheos (φιλόθεος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G5377 across 1 book.

Where can I study philotheos (φιλόθεος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5377 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate philotheos (φιλόθεος)?

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