Strong’s G5376

Φίλιππος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Philippos

Pronunciation

FEE-lee-pos

Definition

Philip

Meaning

Philip, (a) one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, (b) tetrarch of the Ituraean and Trachonitic region, half-brother of Herod Antipas, tetrarch of Galilee, (c) one of the seven original deacons at Jerusalem and a missionary.

Usage

The name Philip means "lover of horses." In the New Testament, it is used to refer to multiple individuals, most notably Philip the Apostle and Philip the Evangelist. Philip the Apostle was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, while Philip the Evangelist was one of the seven deacons appointed in the early church.

Bible references

Matthew 10:3;Matthew 14:3;Matthew 16:13;Mark 3:18;Mark 6:17;Mark 8:27;Luke 3:1;Luke 6:14;John 1:43;John 1:44;John 1:45;John 1:46;John 1:48;John 6:5;John 6:7;John 12:21;John 12:22;John 12:22;John 14:8;John 14:9;Acts 1:13;Acts 6:5;Acts 8:5;Acts 8:6;Acts 8:12