Strong’s G5358

φιλάγαθος

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

philagathos

Pronunciation

fee-LAG-ah-thos

Definition

Lover of good, loving what is good

Meaning

loving what is good.

Usage

The term "philagathos" is used to describe someone who has a love for what is inherently good, virtuous, or beneficial. It implies an affection or preference for goodness and moral excellence. In the context of Christian character, it denotes a person who not only recognizes what is good but also actively cherishes and promotes it.

Bible references

Titus 1:8