ΦΙΛΟΨΥΧΕΩ, φιλοψυχεω
PHILOPSYCHEŌ, philopsycheō
Sounds Like: fee-loh-psy-KHEH-oh
Translations: to love one's life, to be fond of life, to be self-sparing, to be self-indulgent
From the root: ΦΙΛΕΩ, ΨΥΧΗ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from 'phileo' (to love) and 'psyche' (soul, life). It describes the act of being excessively fond of one's own life or soul, often implying a reluctance to face danger or sacrifice for others. It can suggest a self-sparing or self-indulgent attitude, prioritizing personal safety and comfort over duty or principle.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G5381 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΦΙΛΟΨΥΧΩ — to love one's life, to be fond of life, to cling to life
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