Philippians

noun

Phi·​lip·​pi·​ans fə-ˈli-pē-ənz 

plural in form but singular in construction

: a hortatory letter written by St. Paul to the Christians of Philippi and included as a book in the New Testament see Bible Table

Examples of Philippians in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Drawing motivation from her favorite Bible verse (Philippians 4:13), D’Agostino worked through the offseason in batting cages to improve her offensive numbers. —Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2024

It was drawn from a set of Bible verses, Philippians 4:7-8. —Emma Goldberg Desiree Rios, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2024

These verses are from the letter of St. Paul to the Philippians, which was written when St. Paul was imprisoned, says the website Bible Gateway. —Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 8 Oct. 2023

Facilitator Susan Hoehn, who has served as teaching director for Community Bible Study for 20 years, will share her secret for memorizing the entire New Testament books of Romans and Philippians and more than 50 Psalms. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2023

The family greets everyone and drops their bags at a two-story cabin plastered with a Bible verse from Philippians and with an office full of yellowed family photos: Eubank on the summit of Denali, and praying with Mike Pence; the girls barrel racing; Pete riding bulls. —Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2023

Word History

Etymology

short for Epistle to the Philippians

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Philippians

noun

Phi·​lip·​pi·​ans fə-ˈlip-ē-ənz 

: a letter written by St. Paul to the Christians of Philippi and included as a book in the New Testament see bible table