φίλαυτος

philautosAdjectiveG5367

selfish

From: from G5384 (φίλος) and G846 (αὐτός);

Short Definition

fond of self, i.e. selfish

Full Lexicon Entry

loving oneself ; in bad sense (ib.), selfish.
Synonyms
*αὐθάδης *(see Tr., Syn., § xciii)

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Timothy
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Timothy 3:2

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