Phēlix Φῆλιξ
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| Φῆλιξ | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | Phēlix |
| Strong's number | G5344 |
| Language | Greek |
| Part of speech | name of a man |
| Gloss | Felix |
| Occurrences | 9 in 8 verses |
Phēlix (Greek Φῆλιξ, Strong's G5344) is a name of a man in the New Testament, glossed “Felix”. It occurs 9 times.
Definition
φῆλιξ (L, Φή-), -ικος, ὁ
Felix, procurator of Judæa: Act.23:24, 26 24:3, 22 24:24-25, 27 25:14.†
(AS)
Felix, procurator of Judæa: Act.23:24, 26 24:3, 22 24:24-25, 27 25:14.†
(AS)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | felix (8), felix room (1) |
|---|---|
| BSB | felix (9) |
Verses
Every verse with Phēlix, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
Acts
- Acts 23:24And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.”
- Acts 23:26Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.
- Acts 24:3We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
- Acts 24:22And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”
- Acts 24:24And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.After several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.
- Acts 24:25And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”
- Acts 24:27But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
- Acts 25:14And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul’s cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:Since they were staying several days, Festus laid out Paul’s case before the king: “There is a certain man whom Felix left in prison.
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).