Strong's Lexicon Phugelos: Fugitive, deserter Original Word: φυγέλος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb "φεύγω" (pheugō), meaning "to flee" or "to escape." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Phugelos," the concept of desertion or apostasy can be related to Hebrew terms like "מָרוּד" (marud, H4788) meaning "fugitive" or "wanderer," and "סוּג" (sug, H5472) meaning "to turn back" or "to retreat." Usage: The term "Phugelos" refers to someone who flees or deserts, often in the context of abandoning a duty or responsibility. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe those who abandon their faith or turn away from their commitments. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, desertion was considered a serious offense, especially in military contexts. A deserter was seen as someone who betrayed their comrades and their cause. This cultural understanding of desertion as a grave moral failing informs the New Testament's use of the term to describe spiritual apostasy or abandonment of faith. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably of foreign origin Definition Phygelus, one who deserted Paul NASB Translation Phygelus (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5436: ΦύγελλοςΦύγελλος and (L T Tr WH (see WH's Appendix, p. 159)) Φύγελος, Φυγελλου, ὁ, Phygellus (better Phyg'-elus), a Christian, who was with Paul at Rome and deserted him (see B. D. under the word and the commentaries): 2 Timothy 1:15. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance PhygelusProbably from pheugo; fugitive; Phygellus, an apostate Christian -- Phygellus. see GREEK pheugo Forms and Transliterations Φυγελος Φύγελος Phugelos Phygelos PhýgelosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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