φίλον
phílos
friend
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.
Luke 11:8 · Word #12
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 ACC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.P — Predicate Adjective — Linked to the subject by a verb |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | friend |
| Literal | friend |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | φίλος |
| Strong's | G5384 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5384-05
the one loving
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing), active voice, participle; nominative masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active participle nominative masculine singular denotes an ongoing action performed by a male subject, hence "the one loving," preserving both the verbal force and participial form. |
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