Refiner Word Study philagathos (G5358)
G5358  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
φιλάγαθος
philagathos
1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"a lover of goodness, or, of the good, a fosterer of virtue, Tit. 1:8*"

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Definition and meaning

What does philagathos mean in Greek?

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Occurrences in Scripture
G5358
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

a lover of goodness, or, of the good, a fosterer of virtue, Tit. 1:8*

In the original Greek the word is written: φιλάγαθος

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with philagathos

These are the most notable occurrences of philagathos (G5358) across the King James Bible.

Titus 1:8

But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about philagathos

What does philagathos mean in Greek?

Strong's G5358 (philagathos) is a Greek word that means: a lover of goodness, or, of the good, a fosterer of virtue, Tit. 1:8* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does philagathos appear in the Bible?

The word philagathos (G5358) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G5358?

Strong's G5358 is philagathos, a Greek word defined as: a lover of goodness, or, of the good, a fosterer of virtue, Tit. 1:8*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is philagathos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

philagathos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.