ΦΙΛΑΡΧΟΝ, φιλαρχον
PHILARCHON, philarchon
Sounds Like: fee-LAR-khon
Translations: fond of rule, ambitious, power-loving, a lover of power
From the root: ΦΙΛΑΡΧΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word describes someone who is fond of ruling or holding power, or who is ambitious. It is a compound word formed from 'φίλος' (philos), meaning 'loving' or 'dear', and 'ἀρχή' (archē), meaning 'rule' or 'beginning'. It can be used to describe a person's character or actions.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter
Strong’s number: G5358 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 13 — 16:430
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