φίλαυτος
philautos
selfish
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word φίλαυτος (philautos) translates to "selfish." This adjective suggests a person who prioritizes their own interests and desires above others. Its sole occurrence in the Bible may indicate that the concept of selfishness was seen as particularly significant or problematic by the author. There is no information in the provided definition or usage data to suggest a broader semantic domain than "selfish." However, it is worth noting that the category of "Food & Drink" is somewhat unrelated to the concept of selfishness. It is possible that the categorization of φίλαυτος under "Food & Drink" is not directly relevant to its meaning. The scarcity of information on this word limits our understanding of its significance, but we can infer that the author viewed selfishness as a notable character flaw, warranting specific attention. Further contextual analysis would be necessary to grasp the nuances of this term and its implications in the biblical passage where it appears.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text