Strong's Lexicon
aphilarguros: Free from the love of money, not greedy
Original Word:ἀφιλάργυρος
Part of Speech:Adjective
Transliteration:aphilarguros
Pronunciation:a-fi-LAR-goo-ros
Phonetic Spelling:(af-il-ar'-goo-ros)
Definition:Free from the love of money, not greedy
Meaning:not loving money, not avaricious.
Word Origin:From Greek prefix ἀ- (a-, meaning "not" or "without") and φιλάργυρος (philarguros, meaning "fond of money" or "covetous")
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "aphilarguros," the concept of being free from the love of money is echoed in various Old Testament passages that warn against greed and encourage trust in God, such as Proverbs 11:28 and Ecclesiastes 5:10.
Usage:The term "aphilarguros" is used to describe a person who is not driven by a desire for wealth or material gain. It characterizes an attitude of contentment and a focus on spiritual rather than material riches. This word is often used in the context of Christian leadership and personal conduct, emphasizing the importance of a heart that is not ensnared by the pursuit of money.
Cultural and Historical Background:In the Greco-Roman world, wealth was often seen as a sign of success and power. The early Christian community, however, was called to a different standard, one that valued spiritual wealth over material possessions. The New Testament frequently addresses the dangers of greed and the love of money, urging believers to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33). The use of "aphilarguros" reflects this counter-cultural stance, promoting a life of simplicity and trust in God's provision.
HELPS Word-studies
866aphilárgyros (from1/A, "not,"5368/philéō, "fond of" and696/árgyros, "silver") – properly, "not fond of silver," i.e.not covetous for money; free from the love of materialism; not dominated (over-influenced) by the desire for financial gain; non-materialistic. See also5365/philargyría ("love of money").
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom
alpha (as a neg. prefix) and
philargurosDefinitionwithout love of money
NASB Translationfree from the love of money (1), free from the love (1).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 866: ἀφιλάργυροςἀφιλάργυρος,
ἀφιλάργυρον (alpha privative and
φιλάργυρος),
not loving money, not avaricios; only in the N. T., twice viz.
1 Timothy 3:3;
Hebrews 13:5. (Cf.
Trench, § xxiv.)
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
without covetousness, not greedy.Froma (as a negative particle) andphilarguros; unavaricious -- without covetousness, not greedy of filthy lucre.
see GREEKa
see GREEKphilarguros
Forms and Transliterations
αφιλαργυρον αφιλάργυρον ἀφιλάργυρον Αφιλαργυρος αφιλάργυρος Ἀφιλάργυρος aphilarguron Aphilarguros aphilargyron aphilárgyron Aphilargyros AphilárgyrosLinks
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