Θεόφιλος
Friend of God; Theophilus, a Christian
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What does Θεόφιλος (Theóphilos) mean in the Bible?
Θεόφιλος (Theóphilos) is a Greek word meaning "friend of God; Theophilus, a Christian". :--Theophilus. He represents the intended recipient of careful, orderly Christian instruction, modeling that faith is strengthened by truth that is investigated, ordered, and explained. This term runs through the canonical themes of Faith, Revelation.
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Meaning
:--Theophilus.
Why This Word Matters
He represents the intended recipient of careful, orderly Christian instruction, modeling that faith is strengthened by truth that is investigated, ordered, and explained. Acts 1:1-11
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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