Strong’s G2321

Θεόφιλος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Theophilos

Pronunciation

theh-OH-fee-los

Definition

Theophilus

Meaning

Theophilus, a friend of Luke of equestrian rank, to whom the Gospel and Acts are dedicated.

Usage

The name Theophilus means "friend of God" or "loved by God." It is used as a proper noun in the New Testament, specifically as the addressee of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. Theophilus is thought to be a person of high status or a patron who supported Luke's writings.

Bible references

Luke 1:3;Acts 1:1