"money-loving, covetous, Lk. 16:14; 2 Tim. 3:2*"
Definition and meaning
money-loving, covetous, Lk. 16:14; 2 Tim. 3:2*
In the original Greek the word is written: φιλάργυρος
Historical context
Luke wrote as a historian addressing a Greek audience. He carefully interviewed eyewitnesses and arranged events in order. The social and economic realities he describes — Roman taxation, Jewish religious hierarchy, the marginalization of women and the poor — are consistent with first-century Judea under Roman administration.
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 philargyros (G5366) across the King James Bible.
And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.
For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
Refiner gives you the full lexicon entry, AI-powered verse insight, historical commentary, cross-references, and voice study — all in one place.
Free to start · Disciple $4.99/mo · Shepherd $9.99/mo
Common questions
Strong's G5366 (philargyros) is a Greek word that means: money-loving, covetous, Lk. 16:14; 2 Tim. 3:2* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word philargyros (G5366) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G5366 is philargyros, a Greek word defined as: money-loving, covetous, Lk. 16:14; 2 Tim. 3:2*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
philargyros is a Greek word found in the New Testament.