What does philia mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G5373

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

affection, fondness, love, Jas. 4:4*

In the original Greek the word is written: φιλία

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with philia

These are the most notable occurrences of philia (G5373) across the King James Bible.

James 4:4

Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about philia

What does philia mean in Greek?

Strong's G5373 (philia) is a Greek word that means: affection, fondness, love, Jas. 4:4* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does philia appear in the Bible?

The word philia (G5373) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G5373?

Strong's G5373 is philia, a Greek word defined as: affection, fondness, love, Jas. 4:4*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is philia in the Old Testament or New Testament?

philia is a Greek word found in the New Testament.