G5364 φιλανθρώπως (philanthrṓpōs)

Greek

ADV

Quick Definition

φιλανθρώπως Adv humanely, kindly

Strong's Definition

fondly to man ("philanthropically"), i.e. humanely

Derivation: adverb from a compound of G5384 (φίλος) and G444 (ἄνθρωπος);

KJV Usage: courteously

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

φιλανθρώπως (G5364)

advb. | φιλέω + ἄνθρωπος

88.72 · Moral and Ethical Qualities and Related Behavior · Kindness, Harshness

kindly, in a friendly way pertaining to friendly concern and kindness toward someone

ACT 27:3

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

φιλανθρώπως, adv., humanely, kindly: Acts xxvii. 3. (isocr., Dem., Polyb., Diod., Plut., al.; 2 Mace. ix. 27.)

Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary

φιλανθρώπως philanthrōpōs 1x

humanely, benevolently, kindly, Acts 27:3*

Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon

** φιλανθρώπως adv.,

[in LXX: II Mac 9:27, III Mac 3:20 * ;]

humanely, kindly: Ac 27:3.†

Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT

φιλανθρώπως (ii/a.D.) τῇ σῇ φιλανθρωπείᾳ, as a title of address to a high official, P Fay 20'* (Imperial edict—ili/iv A.D.) φιλανθρωπίᾳ τε Kal εὐεργεσίαις συναύξειν ταύτην τὴν ἀρχήν, ‘by liberality and the conferring of benefits to increase the welfare of this kingdom” (Edd.), and OG/S 13921 (8.6. 145-116), where the priests of Philae commemorate certain relief granted them by Ptolemy Euergetes II. by erecting a pillar—ey wt ἀναγράψομεν τὴν γεγονυῖαν ἡμῖν ὑφ᾽ ὑμῶν περὶ τούτων φιλανθρωπίαν : cf. Aristeas 265 where ἀνθρωπία and ἀγάπησις are said to be the most necessary possessions for a king, and see further Wendland ZNTW v. (1904), p- 345 πῇ. The adj. (in Greek Bible only Sap 15) is similarly used of the virtues of rulers in such inserr. as Magn 1817 (letter of Antiochus III—s.c. 205) ἔχοντες οὖν ἐξ ἀρχῆς πίερὶ] τοῦ δήμου τὴν φιλανθρωποτάτην διάλ[ηψιν διὰ τὴν εὔνοιαν, 2. 2012 τῇὸον θειότατον καὶ μέ[γ]ιστον καὶ φιλανθρωπότατον βασιλέα, with reference to the Emperor Julian. Cf. from the papyri P Oxy IV. 705° (A.D. 200—2) ὦ φιλανθρωπότατοι Αὐτοκράτορες, with reference to Septimius Severus and Caracalla, and in the same document the words of the petitioner who states that he has before him ”® καὶ Tod φιλανθρώπου kal τοῦ χρησίμου, ‘a both humane and useful object,” and the Christian prayer 2. VI. 925? (v/vi A.D.) (= Selections, p. 131), which begins—'O θ(εδὴς ὃ παντοκράτωρ ὁ ἅγιος ὁ ἀληθινὸς φιλάνθρωπος Kal δημιουργός. For φιλάνθρωπα = “ ordinances of special favour,” as in 2 Mace 411, cf. P Meyer 1*4 (8.6. 144) μένειν [δὲ κύρια τὰ φ)ιλάνθρωπα, with the editor’s note, and see also P Ryl II. 1557 (A.D. 138-161), again with the editor’s note. In BGU 11. 5957 (a.p. 70-80) εἵνα φιλάνθρωπον εἰς δύο τόπους μὴ χορηγῆι, the word is apparently = “a dovceur,’’ “that he did not need to give a douceur on two occasions.” We may add one or two exx. of the verb φιλανθρωπέω : P Tebt I. 317! (B.c. 112) tv’ ὦ] πεφιλανθρωπημένος, ** that I may obtain redress,” in connexion with a change of ownership, similarly 24. II. 39727 (A.p. 198), P Oxy III. 53229 (ii/A.D.) βουλόμενόν ce φιλανθρωπῶ[[ ση]]σαι (/. φιλανθρωπῆσαι), “wishing to welcome you,” and OG/S 9013 (Rosetta stone—B.C, 196) ταῖς τε ἑαυτοῦ δυνάμεσιν πεφιλανθρώπηκε πάσαις, where φιλανθρωπέω is used intransitively = φιλάνθρωπον εἶναι, as the editor notes. As against Hobart’s claim (p. 296f.) that φιλανϑρωπία (Ac 28%) and φιλανθρώπως (Ac 27%) were part of Luke's “‘medical ’’ vocabulary, Cadbury (/SZ xlv. (1926) p. 201 f.) has pointed out that the words occur over 40 times in Dittenberger’s Sy//* Index s.vv. φιλανθρωπία, -os.

Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon

φιλανθρώπως (philanthrōpōs) — benevolently. Included with: φῐλάνθρωπ-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. φῐλάνθρωπ-ον, τό, ={ἀπαρίνη}, [Refs 1st c.AD+]; φιλανθρώπειος βοτάνη in [Refs 2nd c.AD+]

STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Greek Lexicon

φιλανθρώπως adv., [in LXX: 2Ma.9:27, 3Ma.3:20 * ;] humanely, kindly: Act.27:3.† (AS)

Bible Occurrences (1)

27:3