Felix
ΦῆλιξStrong’s G5344Phēlix
Appears in 8 verses of the New Testament
In short
Phēlix is the Greek word usually translated “felix”. It appears in 8 verses of the New Testament.
“And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.”
Meaning
Usually translated “felix”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.
How it's translated
- felix 9
Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.
Where it's used most
- Acts 8
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Explore in Scripture
- Acts 23:26Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.
- Acts 24:3We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Acts 24:27But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
Greek dictionary
Φῆλιξ Phēlix · Felix
φῆλιξ (L, Φή-), -ικος, ὁ Felix, procurator of Judæa: Act.23:24, 26 24:3, 22 24:24-25, 27 25:14.† (AS)
From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).
Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.