Lexical Definition
φιλόστοργος philóstorgos (fil-os'-tor-gos) affectionate G:A
from φίλος and
kindly affectioned.
- fond of natural relatives, i.e. fraternal towards fellow Christian
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| φιλόστοργοι | devoted | Rom.12.10 |
Abbott-Smith
** φιλόστοργος, -ον (< στοργή, family affection), [in LXX: IV Mac 15:13 * ;]
tenderly loving, affectionate (Xen., Plut., al.): of Christians, Ro 12:10.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Romans | 12:10 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
φιλόστοργος-ος, ον,
(στέργω, στοργή) loving tenderly, affectionate, frequently of family affection, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of a nurse, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; of horses, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; title of two queens named Athenais, [NT+1st c.AD+]: comparative, nihil -ότερον[Refs 1st c.BC+]: superlative, -οτάτη διαφερόντως πρός τινα [Refs 5th c.BC+]. adverb -γως[Refs 4th c.BC+]; φ. ἔχειν πρός.. [Refs 1st c.AD+]; literae φ. scriptae, [Refs 1st c.BC+]: comparative -ότερον[Refs]: superlative -ότατα[Refs 4th c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Rom.12.10