Strong's Lexicon philarguros: Loving money, covetous Original Word: φιλάργυρος Word Origin: From φίλος (philos, meaning "loving" or "fond of") and ἄργυρος (arguros, meaning "silver" or "money") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "philarguros," the concept of covetousness is addressed in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:17) with the term חָמַד (chamad), meaning "to covet" or "to desire." Usage: The term "philarguros" is used in the New Testament to describe a person who is excessively fond of money or material wealth. It conveys the idea of greediness and an unhealthy attachment to riches, which can lead to moral and spiritual compromise. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, wealth was often seen as a sign of success and power. However, the early Christian community, influenced by Jewish teachings, viewed the love of money as a potential idol that could lead individuals away from God. The New Testament frequently warns against the dangers of greed and the pursuit of wealth, emphasizing the importance of spiritual riches over material possessions. HELPS Word-studies 5366 philárgyros (from 5384 /phílos, "lover" and 696 /árgyros, "of silver") – properly, a lover of money (literally, silver) – i.e. someone (literally) "in love with personal gain (having money)." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom philos and arguros Definition loving money NASB Translation lovers of money (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5366: φιλάργυροςφιλάργυρος, φιλαργυρον (φίλος and ἄργυρος), loving money, avaricious: Luke 16:14; 2 Timothy 3:2. (Sophocles, Xenophon, Plato, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance covetous. From philos and arguros; fond of silver (money), i.e. Avaricious -- covetous. see GREEK philos see GREEK arguros Forms and Transliterations φιλαργυροι φιλάργυροι philarguroi philargyroi philárgyroiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 16:14 Adj-NMPGRK: οἱ Φαρισαῖοι φιλάργυροι ὑπάρχοντες καὶ NAS: the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, were listening KJV: also, who were covetous, heard all INT: the Pharisees lovers of money being and 2 Timothy 3:2 Adj-NMP |
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