Strong’s G5436

φυγέλος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Phugelos

Pronunciation

foo-GHE-los

Definition

Fugitive, deserter

Meaning

Phygelus, a Christian of the Roman province Asia who deserted Paul.

Usage

The term "Phugelos" refers to someone who flees or deserts, often in the context of abandoning a duty or responsibility. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe those who abandon their faith or turn away from their commitments.

Bible references

2 Timothy 1:15