Berean Strong's Lexicon philophrón: Friendly, kind, courteous Original Word: φιλόφρων Word Origin: Derived from φίλος (philos, meaning "friend" or "loving") and φρήν (phrēn, meaning "mind" or "understanding"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "philophrón," similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words like חֶסֶד (chesed, meaning "loving-kindness" or "mercy") and רַחוּם (rachum, meaning "compassionate"). Usage: The Greek word "philophrón" conveys a sense of friendliness, kindness, or courteousness. It describes a disposition that is amiable and considerate, often reflecting a heart inclined towards goodwill and benevolence. In the context of the New Testament, it suggests an attitude of graciousness and warmth towards others, embodying the Christian virtues of love and hospitality. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, virtues such as hospitality and kindness were highly valued, both in social and religious contexts. The concept of "philophrón" would have resonated with early Christians as they sought to live out their faith in a manner that was countercultural to the often harsh and competitive societal norms. The early church emphasized community and mutual support, making friendliness and kindness essential traits for believers. HELPS Word-studies 5391 philóphrōn (an adjective, derived from 5384 /phílos, "lover, friend," and 5426 /phronéō, "mind-set, regulating behavior") – properly, the mind-set of love which is quick to show friendly, courteous behavior. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for tapeinophrón, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5391: φιλόφρωνφιλόφρων, φιλοφρον (φίλος and φρήν), from Pindar and Aeschylus down, friendly, kind: 1 Peter 3:8 Rec. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance courteous. From philos and phren; friendly of mind, i.e. Kind -- courteous. see GREEK philos see GREEK phren Forms and Transliterations φιλόφρονες φιμόν φιμούLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance φίλον — 2 Occ.φίλος — 8 Occ. φίλους — 8 Occ. φιλοσοφίας — 1 Occ. φιλοσόφων — 1 Occ. φιλόστοργοι — 1 Occ. φιλοτέκνους — 1 Occ. φιλοτιμεῖσθαι — 1 Occ. φιλοτιμούμενον — 1 Occ. φιλοτιμούμεθα — 1 Occ. ἐφίμωσεν — 1 Occ. ἐφιμώθη — 1 Occ. κημώσεις — 1 Occ. πεφίμωσο — 1 Occ. φιμώσεις — 1 Occ. Φιμώθητι — 2 Occ. φιμοῦν — 1 Occ. Φλέγοντα — 1 Occ. φλογιζομένη — 1 Occ. φλογίζουσα — 1 Occ. |
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