"Felix, pr. name, Acts 23:24, 26; 24:3, 22, 24f., 27; 25:14*"
Definition and meaning
Felix, pr. name, Acts 23:24, 26; 24:3, 22, 24f., 27; 25:14*
In the original Greek the word is written: Φῆλιξ
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of phelix (G5344) across the King James Bible.
And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.
Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.
We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.
And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.
And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:
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Common questions
Strong's G5344 (phelix) is a Greek word that means: Felix, pr. name, Acts 23:24, 26; 24:3, 22, 24f., 27; 25:14* It appears 8 times in the King James Bible.
The word phelix (G5344) appears 8 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G5344 is phelix, a Greek word defined as: Felix, pr. name, Acts 23:24, 26; 24:3, 22, 24f., 27; 25:14*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
phelix is a Greek word found in the New Testament.