Strong’s G5443
φυλή
Part of speech
Noun, Feminine
Transliteration
phulé
Pronunciation
foo-LAY
Definition
Tribe
Meaning
a tribe or race of people.
Usage
The term "phulé" primarily refers to a tribe or a division of people, often used in the context of the twelve tribes of Israel. It denotes a group of people who share a common ancestry, lineage, or heritage. In the New Testament, "phulé" is used to describe the tribes of Israel and, by extension, the broader divisions of people in the eschatological visions of Revelation.
Bible references
Matthew 19:28;Matthew 24:30;Luke 2:36;Luke 22:30;Acts 13:21;Romans 11:1;Philippians 3:5;Hebrews 7:13;Hebrews 7:14;James 1:1;Revelation 1:7;Revelation 5:5;Revelation 5:9;Revelation 7:4;Revelation 7:5;Revelation 7:5;Revelation 7:5;Revelation 7:6;Revelation 7:6;Revelation 7:6;Revelation 7:7;Revelation 7:7;Revelation 7:7;Revelation 7:8;Revelation 7:8