Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
philosopher
Usage: φιλό-σοφος, -ου, ὁ [in LXX: Dan LXX 1:20 (אַשָּׁף), 4Ma.1:1 4Mac 5:35 4Mac 7:7 * ;] a philosopher: Act.17:18.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G5386
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
5
Books
2
Strong's G5386 Quick Answer
Strong's G5386 φιλόσοφος (philosophos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. philosophos (fil-os'-of-os) n. 1. fond of wise things, i.e. a "philosopher" [from G5384 and G4680] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include philosophers. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- philosophos (fil-os'-of-os) n. 1. fond of wise things, i.e. a "philosopher" [from G5384 and G4680]
- Usage
- 5 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- philosophers
Meaning and Definition
philosophos (fil-os'-of-os) n. 1. fond of wise things, i.e. a "philosopher" [from G5384 and G4680] KJV: philosopher Root(s): G5384, G4680
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5386. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G5386 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render philosophos, 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.
philosophers
Acts 17:18
How Strong's G5386 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha and 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 4 linked usages.
- 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 G5386 (φιλόσοφος) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 4 Maccabees 1:1 — φιλοσοφώτατον
- 4 Maccabees 5:35 — φιλόσοφε
- 4 Maccabees 7:7 — φιλόσοφε
- 4 Maccabees 7:21 — φιλοσοφῶν
Strong's G5386 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 G5386 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
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.
Strong's G5386 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
As I am going to demonstrate a most philosophical proposition, namely, that religious reasoning is absolute master of the passions, I would willingly advise you to give the utmost heed to philosophy.
I will not put thee to shame, O philosopher Reason; or deny thee, O honored priesthood, and science of the law.
O harmonizer with the law, and sage devoted to a divine life!
Usage Excerpts
First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5386.
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.
As I am going to demonstrate a most philosophical proposition, namely, that religious reasoning is absolute master of the passions, I would willingly advise you to give the utmost heed to philosophy.
I will not put thee to shame, O philosopher Reason; or deny thee, O honored priesthood, and science of the law.
O harmonizer with the law, and sage devoted to a divine life!
since what person, walking religiously by the whole rule of philosophy, and believing in God,
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5386, grouped by book.
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
4 Maccabees 4 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G5386 FAQ
What does philosophos (φιλόσοφος) mean?
Philosophos (Strong's G5386) is a Greek word most simply glossed "philosopher". philosophos (fil-os'-of-os) n. 1. fond of wise things, i.e. a "philosopher" [from G5384 and G4680]
How many times is philosophos (φιλόσοφος) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G5386 across 2 books.
Where can I study philosophos (φιλόσοφος) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5386 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate philosophos (φιλόσοφος)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as philosophers. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G5386 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5386, with linked reader references where each row is available.