Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
lover of good
Usage: φιλ-άγαθος, -ον [in LXX: Wis.7:22 * ;] loving that which is good, loving goodness: Tit.1:8 (Arist., Polyb., a l.).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G5358
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G5358 Quick Answer
Strong's G5358 φιλάγαθος (philagathos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. philagathos (fil-ag'-ath-os) adj. 1. fond to good, i.e. a promoter of virtue [from G5384 and G18] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include good, lover, holy, hospitality, and men. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- philagathos (fil-ag'-ath-os) adj. 1. fond to good, i.e. a promoter of virtue [from G5384 and G18]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- good, lover, holy, hospitality, and men
Meaning and Definition
philagathos (fil-ag'-ath-os) adj. 1. fond to good, i.e. a promoter of virtue [from G5384 and G18] KJV: love of good men Root(s): G5384, G18
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5358. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
good
lover
holy
hospitality
men
sober
just
temperate
wisdom
worker
things
taught
How Strong's G5358 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G5358 (φιλάγαθος) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Genesis 10:26 — Ασαρμωθ
- Wisdom of Solomon 7:22 — φιλάγαθον
Strong's G5358 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G5358 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;
Strong's G5358 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
For wisdom, which is the worker of all things, taught me: For in her is an understanding spirit, holy, One only, manifold, subtle, Lively, clear, undefiled, Plain, not subject to hurt, loving the thing that is good, quick, Which cannot be letted, ready to do good,
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5358.
But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;
For wisdom, which is the worker of all things, taught me: For in her is an understanding spirit, holy, One only, manifold, subtle, Lively, clear, undefiled, Plain, not subject to hurt, loving the thing that is good, quick, Which cannot be letted, ready to do good,
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5358, grouped by book.
Titus 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G5358 FAQ
What does philagathos (φιλάγαθος) mean?
Philagathos (Strong's G5358) is a Greek word most simply glossed "love of good men". philagathos (fil-ag'-ath-os) adj. 1. fond to good, i.e. a promoter of virtue [from G5384 and G18]
How many times is philagathos (φιλάγαθος) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G5358 across 2 books.
Where can I study philagathos (φιλάγαθος) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5358 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate philagathos (φιλάγαθος)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as good, lover, holy, hospitality, men, and sober. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G5358 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5358, with linked reader references where each row is available.