UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: Epicurean, a follower of Epicurus

Semantic entry: 11.96

Semantic domains: Groups and Classes of Persons and Members of Such Groups and Classes

Subdomains: Philosophical

Definition: pertaining to the philosophical system of the Greek philosopher Epicurus, who taught that the world is a series of fortuitous combinations of atoms and that the highest good is pleasure

Notes: In most instances translators have found it more satisfactory to simply transliterate the terms Ἐπικούρειος and Στοϊκός (11.97: Στοϊκός), but some supplementary note to identify the teachings of the Epicureans and Stoics is important.