Refiner Word Study aphilargyros (G866)
G866  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἀφιλάργυρος
aphilargyros
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"not fond of money, not covetous, generous, 1 Tim. 3:3; Heb. 13:5*"

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Definition and meaning

What does aphilargyros mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G866
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

not fond of money, not covetous, generous, 1 Tim. 3:3; Heb. 13:5*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἀφιλάργυρος

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with aphilargyros

These are the most notable occurrences of aphilargyros (G866) across the King James Bible.

1 Timothy 3:3

Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

Hebrews 13:5

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about aphilargyros

What does aphilargyros mean in Greek?

Strong's G866 (aphilargyros) is a Greek word that means: not fond of money, not covetous, generous, 1 Tim. 3:3; Heb. 13:5* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does aphilargyros appear in the Bible?

The word aphilargyros (G866) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G866?

Strong's G866 is aphilargyros, a Greek word defined as: not fond of money, not covetous, generous, 1 Tim. 3:3; Heb. 13:5*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is aphilargyros in the Old Testament or New Testament?

aphilargyros is a Greek word found in the New Testament.