Refiner Word Study phlyaros (G5397)
G5397  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
φλύαρος
phlyaros
1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"a gossip, tattler, 1 Tim. 5:13*"

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Definition and meaning

What does phlyaros mean in Greek?

1
Occurrences in Scripture
G5397
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

a gossip, tattler, 1 Tim. 5:13*

In the original Greek the word is written: φλύαρος

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with phlyaros

These are the most notable occurrences of phlyaros (G5397) across the King James Bible.

1 Timothy 5:13

And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about phlyaros

What does phlyaros mean in Greek?

Strong's G5397 (phlyaros) is a Greek word that means: a gossip, tattler, 1 Tim. 5:13* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does phlyaros appear in the Bible?

The word phlyaros (G5397) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G5397?

Strong's G5397 is phlyaros, a Greek word defined as: a gossip, tattler, 1 Tim. 5:13*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is phlyaros in the Old Testament or New Testament?

phlyaros is a Greek word found in the New Testament.