Strong’s G5373

φιλία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

philia

Pronunciation

fee-LEE-ah

Definition

Friendship, love, affection

Meaning

friendship, affection, fondness, love.

Usage

In the New Testament, "philia" refers to the love or affection shared between friends. It is a type of love characterized by mutual respect, shared interests, and companionship. Unlike "agape," which is often used to describe unconditional, selfless love, "philia" is more about reciprocal relationships and emotional bonds.

Bible references

James 4:4