φίλοι
phílos
friends
One who is beloved or held dear; a friend with whom there is affection, esteem, or personal attachment. In broader contexts, refers to one who is regarded with favor or affection, not necessarily implying deep intimacy but a positive and personal relationship. In adjectival use, denotes one who is loving or affectionate, or describes the nature of that relationship. Extends metaphorically to favored relationships, close associates, or those who act as allies.
Acts 19:31 · Word #8
Lexicon G5384
| Lemma | φίλος |
| Transliteration | phílos |
| Strong's | G5384 |
| Definition | One who is beloved or held dear; a friend with whom there is affection, esteem, or personal attachment. In broader contexts, refers to one who is regarded with favor or affection, not necessarily implying deep intimacy but a positive and personal relationship. In adjectival use, denotes one who is loving or affectionate, or describes the nature of that relationship. Extends metaphorically to favored relationships, close associates, or those who act as allies. |
Morphology ADJ.P NOM M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.P — Predicate Adjective — Linked to the subject by a verb |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | friends |
| Literal | friends |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | φίλος |
| Strong's | G5384 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5384-03
beloved friends
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative masculine plural (Gr,NP/NS,,,,NMP); functioning substantivally as "friends" in plural form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun φίλοι (nominative masculine plural) denotes persons regarded with affection or esteem. "Beloved friends" preserves the φιλ- root sense of affectionate regard while reflecting the plural nominative form. |
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