Refiner Word Study phestos (G5347)
G5347  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
Φῆστος
phestos
13 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"Festus, pr. name, Acts 24:27; 25:1, 4, 12ff., 22ff.; 26:24f., 32*"

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Definition and meaning

What does phestos mean in Greek?

13
Occurrences in Scripture
G5347
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

Festus, pr. name, Acts 24:27; 25:1, 4, 12ff., 22ff.; 26:24f., 32*

In the original Greek the word is written: Φῆστος

Historical context

What was happening when this word was written?

Early Church Period (c. AD 30-62)

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

Top 10 Bible verses with phestos

These are the most notable occurrences of phestos (G5347) across the King James Bible.

Acts 24:27

But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.

Acts 25:1

Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem.

Acts 25:4

But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither.

Acts 25:9

But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?

Acts 25:12

Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, Hast thou appealed unto Caesar? unto Caesar shalt thou go.

Acts 25:13

And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Caesarea to salute Festus.

Acts 25:14

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:

Acts 25:22

Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.

Acts 25:23

And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus' commandment Paul was brought forth.

Acts 25:24

And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about phestos

What does phestos mean in Greek?

Strong's G5347 (phestos) is a Greek word that means: Festus, pr. name, Acts 24:27; 25:1, 4, 12ff., 22ff.; 26:24f., 32* It appears 13 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does phestos appear in the Bible?

The word phestos (G5347) appears 13 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G5347?

Strong's G5347 is phestos, a Greek word defined as: Festus, pr. name, Acts 24:27; 25:1, 4, 12ff., 22ff.; 26:24f., 32*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is phestos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

phestos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.