φίλους
phílos
friends
One who is beloved or held dear; a friend with whom there is affection, esteem, or personal attachment. In broader contexts, refers to one who is regarded with favor or affection, not necessarily implying deep intimacy but a positive and personal relationship. In adjectival use, denotes one who is loving or affectionate, or describes the nature of that relationship. Extends metaphorically to favored relationships, close associates, or those who act as allies.
Acts 27:3 · Word #17
Lexicon G5384
| Lemma | φίλος |
| Transliteration | phílos |
| Strong's | G5384 |
| Definition | One who is beloved or held dear; a friend with whom there is affection, esteem, or personal attachment. In broader contexts, refers to one who is regarded with favor or affection, not necessarily implying deep intimacy but a positive and personal relationship. In adjectival use, denotes one who is loving or affectionate, or describes the nature of that relationship. Extends metaphorically to favored relationships, close associates, or those who act as allies. |
Morphology ADJ.S ACC M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | friends |
| Literal | friends-[AMP] |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | φίλος |
| Strong's | G5384 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5384-07
beloved ones
| Morphological Notes | Substantive adjective; accusative masculine plural (Gr, substantive adjective, AMP). |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the φιλ- root denoting affection and personal regard. As accusative masculine plural, it designates multiple persons who are the objects of regard, hence "beloved ones." |
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