Φίλιππος (G5376) — Greek Lexicon

Φίλιππος

Phílippos

G5376 noun

SILEX Entry

Definition

A personal name meaning 'lover of horses' or 'fond of horses.' Used as a proper noun in the Greek-speaking world, notably for several historical and biblical figures. In biblical texts, refers to individuals named Philip, such as Philip the Apostle and Philip the evangelist. The name's meaning is based on its components but does not attribute those characteristics to its bearers as a title or descriptive noun.

Semantic Range

personal name meaning 'fond of horses,' Philip (proper noun referring to several individuals in Hellenistic and biblical contexts), no common noun usage

Root / Etymology

From the Greek φίλος (philos, 'loving, fond of') and ἵππος (hippos, 'horse'), thus 'fond of horses.' An ancient Greek personal name popular among Hellenistic rulers and populations. Etymology is transparent and widely attested.

Historical & Contextual Notes

The name Φίλιππος was common in the wider Greek-speaking world, most notably borne by Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great. In the New Testament, two prominent figures bear this name: Philip the Apostle, one of the Twelve, and Philip the evangelist, also called 'Philip the deacon,' one of the Seven. Use of Φίλιππος in Greek sources does not specifically link its bearers to horse husbandry or equestrian culture. In the Septuagint, the name does not appear for Israelite or Judean figures; its use in New Testament contexts reflects the increasing Hellenization of names among Judeans and other inhabitants of Roman-era Judea and its environs. Standard English versions translate Φίλιππος simply as 'Philip,' without reference to the literal meaning of the elements. The Greek tradition often chose such compound names for their cultural and aspirational overtones, but by the Hellenistic and Roman periods, such names were conventional given names, divorced from their literal meaning.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from φίλος and ἵππος; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites:--Philip.

Root Family

Φίλιππος (Philippos) — to love, to be fond of, horse

Root φιλ-, ἱππ- to love, to be fond of, horse

Strong's	Lemma	SIBI-P1
G5375	Φίλιπποι	Philip

Word Forms

5 distinct forms

SIDANCE	Surface	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2	Occurrences
`G5376-04`	Φίλιππος	philippos	`N NOM M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos	15
`G5376-03`	Φίλιππον	philippon	`N ACC M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos	9
`G5376-05`	Φιλίππου	philippou	`N GEN M SG`	Philip's	Philip’s	Philippos	7
`G5376-02`	Φιλίππῳ	philippo	`N DAT M SG`	Philip	to Philip	Philippos	5
`G5376-01`	Φίλιππε	philippe	`N VOC M SG`	Philip	O Philip	Philippos	1

Occurrences in Scripture

37 occurrences

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SIDANCE	Reference	Word	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2
`G5376-04`	Matthew 10:3	Φίλιππος	philippos	`N NOM M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-05`	Matthew 14:3	Φιλίππου	philippou	`N GEN M SG`	Philip's	Philip’s	Philippos
`G5376-05`	Matthew 16:13	Φιλίππου	philippou	`N GEN M SG`	of Philippi	Philip’s	Philippos
`G5376-03`	Mark 3:18	Φίλιππον	philippon	`N ACC M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-05`	Mark 6:17	Φιλίππου	philippou	`N GEN M SG`	Philip's	Philip’s	Philippos
`G5376-05`	Mark 8:27	Φιλίππου	philippou	`N GEN M SG`	Philippi	Philip’s	Philippos
`G5376-05`	Luke 3:1	Φιλίππου	philippou	`N GEN M SG`	Philip's	Philip’s	Philippos
`G5376-03`	Luke 6:14	Φίλιππον	philippon	`N ACC M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-03`	John 1:43	Φίλιππον	philippon	`N ACC M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-04`	John 1:44	Φίλιππος	philippos	`N NOM M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-04`	John 1:45	Φίλιππος	philippos	`N NOM M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-04`	John 1:46	Φίλιππος	philippos	`N NOM M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-03`	John 1:48	Φίλιππον	philippon	`N ACC M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-03`	John 6:5	Φίλιππον	philippon	`N ACC M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-04`	John 6:7	Φίλιππος	philippos	`N NOM M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-02`	John 12:21	Φιλίππῳ	philippo	`N DAT M SG`	to Philip	to Philip	Philippos
`G5376-04`	John 12:22	Φίλιππος	philippos	`N NOM M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-04`	John 12:22	Φίλιππος	philippos-2	`N NOM M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-04`	John 14:8	Φίλιππος	philippos	`N NOM M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-01`	John 14:9	Φίλιππε	philippe	`N VOC M SG`	Philip	O Philip	Philippos
`G5376-04`	Acts 1:13	Φίλιππος	philippos	`N NOM M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-03`	Acts 6:5	Φίλιππον	philippon	`N ACC M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-04`	Acts 8:5	Φίλιππος	philippos	`N NOM M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-05`	Acts 8:6	Φιλίππου	philippou	`N GEN M SG`	Philip	Philip’s	Philippos
`G5376-02`	Acts 8:12	Φιλίππῳ	philippo	`N DAT M SG`	Philip	to Philip	Philippos
`G5376-02`	Acts 8:13	Φιλίππῳ	philippo	`N DAT M SG`	Philip	to Philip	Philippos
`G5376-03`	Acts 8:26	Φίλιππον	philippon	`N ACC M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-02`	Acts 8:29	Φιλίππῳ	philippo	`N DAT M SG`	Philip	to Philip	Philippos
`G5376-04`	Acts 8:30	Φίλιππος	philippos	`N NOM M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-03`	Acts 8:31	Φίλιππον	philippon	`N ACC M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-02`	Acts 8:34	Φιλίππῳ	philippo	`N DAT M SG`	Philip	to Philip	Philippos
`G5376-04`	Acts 8:35	Φίλιππος	philippos	`N NOM M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-04`	Acts 8:37	Φίλιππος	philippos	`N NOM M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-04`	Acts 8:38	Φίλιππος	philippos	`N NOM M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-03`	Acts 8:39	Φίλιππον	philippon	`N ACC M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-04`	Acts 8:40	Φίλιππος	philippos	`N NOM M SG`	Philip	Philip	Philippos
`G5376-05`	Acts 21:8	Φιλίππου	philippou	`N GEN M SG`	of Philip	Philip’s	Philippos

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