Strong’s G5372

Φιλητός

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Philétos

Pronunciation

fee-LAY-tos

Definition

Philetus

Meaning

Philetus, a Christian at Rome.

Usage

Philetus is a proper noun used in the New Testament to refer to an individual who is mentioned in the context of false teaching. The name appears in the context of a warning against doctrinal error and is associated with Hymenaeus, another false teacher.

Bible references

2 Timothy 2:17