Berean Strong's Lexicon Theophilos: Theophilus Original Word: Θεόφιλος Word Origin: Derived from two Greek words: θεός (theos), meaning "God," and φίλος (philos), meaning "friend" or "loved one." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Theophilus, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of being a "friend of God" can be related to Hebrew names like Jedidiah (יְדִידְיָה), which means "beloved of the LORD." Usage: The name Theophilus means "friend of God" or "loved by God." It is used as a proper noun in the New Testament, specifically as the addressee of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. Theophilus is thought to be a person of high status or a patron who supported Luke's writings. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, it was common for authors to dedicate their works to patrons or individuals of influence who supported their endeavors. Theophilus may have been a real person, possibly a Roman official or a wealthy individual, who had an interest in the Christian faith. The use of the title "most excellent" in Luke 1:3 suggests a person of rank or social standing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom theos and philos Definition "friend of God," Theophilus, the addressee of Luke and Acts NASB Translation Theophilus (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2321: ΘεόφιλοςΘεόφιλος, Θεοφιλου (Θεός and φίλος), Theophilus, a Christian to whom Luke inscribed his Gospel and Acts of the Apostles: Luke 1:3; Acts 1:1. The conjectures concerning his family, rank, nationality, are reviewed by (among others) Winer's RWB, under the word; Bleek on Luke 1:3; (B. D., under the word); see also under κράτιστος. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Theophilus. From theos and philos; friend of God; Theophilus, a Christian -- Theophilus. see GREEK theos see GREEK philos Forms and Transliterations Θεοφιλε Θεόφιλε θεράπαινα θεράπαιναι θεράπαιναί θεραπαίναις θεραπαίνης Theophile TheóphileLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 1:3 N-VMSGRK: γράψαι κράτιστε Θεόφιλε NAS: most excellent Theophilus; KJV: in order, most excellent Theophilus, INT: to write most excellent Theophilus Acts 1:1 N-VMS |