φιλοφρόνως
philophronos
courteously
adverb from φιλόφρων; with friendliness of mind, i.e. kindly:--courteously.
Acts 28:7 · Word #21
Lexicon G5390
| Lemma | φιλοφρόνως |
| Transliteration | philophrónōs |
| Strong's | G5390 |
| In-context | courteously |
| Literal | hospitably-kindly |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | φιλοφρόνως |
| Strong's | G5390 |
SIBI-P1 G5390-01
in a loving-minded way
| Root | φιλοφρόνως (philophronōs) |
| Core Meanings | with friendly-mindedness, kindly, courteously, with warm regard |
| Semantic Range | kindly, courteously, warmly, with goodwill, in a friendly manner |
| Conceptual Significance | The word reflects the Hellenistic virtue of gracious and benevolent interpersonal conduct. In biblical usage, it underscores relational harmony and heartfelt goodwill as outward expressions of inner disposition. |
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (Gr,D), formed from the adjective φιλόφρων; functions to modify a verb, indicating manner. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term combines φίλος (loving, affectionate) and φρήν (mind, disposition), expressing an attitude of warm, affectionate-minded regard. Rendering it "in a loving-minded way" preserves both the root idea of affectionate disposition and its adverbial force (Gr,D), describing the manner in which an action is carried out. |
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Word Usage
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts 28:7 | φιλοφρόνως | philophronos | courteously |