Lexical Definition
φιλανθρώπως philanthrṓpōs (fil-an-thro'-poce) benevolently G:ADV
adverb from a compound of φίλος and ἄνθρωπος
courteously.
- fondly to man ("philanthropically"), i.e. humanely
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| φιλανθρώπωσ | Considerately | Acts.27.3 |
Abbott-Smith
** φιλανθρώπως adv., [in LXX: II Mac 9:27, III Mac 3:20 * ;]
humanely, kindly: Ac 27:3.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Acts | 27:3 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
Included with: φιλανθρώπως-ος, ον,
loving mankind, humane, benevolent, tender-hearted, and, in weaker sense, kind, courteous, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; φ. δὲ παύεσθαι τρόπου, of Prometheus, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; of animals that attach themselves to men, as of dogs, gentle, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of horses, [Refs]; τὸ φιλάνθρωπον, ={φιλανθρωπία}, [Refs 1st c.BC+]; τὰ φιλάνθρωπα humane treatment, τῶν φ. τυχεῖν [Refs 3rd c.BC+]; kindnesses, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]
__2 of the gods, loving men, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II of things, humane, humanizing, χάρις δικαία καὶ φ. [Refs 5th c.BC+]; τρόπος, in Music, [Refs 1st c.AD+]; of wines, generous, [Refs]
__II.2 appealing to human feeling, of situations, [Refs 4th c.BC+] (less probably, satisfying the sense of poetic justice).
__II.3 in Medicine texts, of diet, generous, τροφὴ -οτέρα, opposed to ὀλίγη, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; but of a medical treatise, popular, [Refs]
__III φιλάνθρωπα, τά, concessions, grants, privileges, immunities, [Refs 3rd c.BC+], Epist.Jul.Caes. cited in [Refs 1st c.BC+]; Thess. φιλάνθρουπα [Refs 3rd c.BC+]
__III.b singular, benefaction, endowment, gratuity, [Refs 1st c.BC+]
__III.c singular, letter expressing friendly feelings, [Refs 3rd c.BC+]
__IV adverb, -ως τινὶ κεχρῆσθαι [Refs 5th c.BC+]: superlative -ότατα[Refs 4th c.BC+]
__V φιλανθρώπως-ον, τό, ={ἀπαρίνη}, [Refs 1st c.AD+]; φιλανθρώπειος βοτάνη in [Refs 2nd c.AD+]