φίλε
phílos
Friend
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.
Luke 11:5 · Word #18
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 VOC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | VOC — Vocative — Direct address |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Friend |
| Literal | friend |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | φίλος |
| Strong's | G5384 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5384-02
Beloved friend
| Morphological Notes | Substantive adjective; vocative masculine singular (direct address to one beloved or regarded with affection). |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the φιλ- root denoting affection and personal attachment, and preserves the vocative masculine singular form as a direct address to one regarded with affection. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Beloved friend
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "friend". |