φιλοσοφία

philosophiaNoun (Feminine)G5385

philosophy

From: from G5386 (φιλόσοφος);

Short Definition

"philosophy", i.e. (specially), Jewish sophistry

Full Lexicon Entry

the love and pursuit of wisdom; hence, philosophy, investi­gation of truth and nature: of the so-called philosophy of false teachers, (see Lft., ICC, in l).
LXX Usage: 4 4 4 4 4 *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

1 time

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

Colossians
1

Key Passages

  • Colossians 2:8

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