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Name of God’s Son

ΦΙΛΟΜΑΘΕΙΑΝ, φιλομαθειαν

PHILOMATHEIAN, philomatheian

Sounds Like: fee-lo-ma-THEI-an

Translations: love of learning, desire for knowledge, a love of learning, a desire for knowledge

From the root: ΦΙΛΟΜΑΘΕΙΑ

Part of Speech: Noun

Explanation: This is a compound word derived from 'φίλος' (philos), meaning 'loving' or 'dear', and 'μαθεῖν' (mathein), meaning 'to learn'. It refers to the characteristic of being fond of learning or having a strong desire for knowledge. It describes a person's eagerness to acquire information or understanding.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Strong’s number: G5382 (Lookup on BibleHub)


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Aristeas
  • Aristeas’ Letter to Philocrates — 1:171, 1:300

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