what does the name theophilus mean in the bible
Theophilus (the-oph'-i-lus). Literally, the name means lover of God.. Davis Bible Dictionary says it means loved by God.. Smith's Bible Dictionary, Harpers Bible Dictionary, and Holman Bible Dictionary give the meaning as friend of God.. 1.The person to whom the books of Luke and Acts were written (Luke 1:3; Acts 1:1).iterally, the name means lover of God.. Davis Bible Dictionary says it means loved by God.. Smith's Bible Dictionary, Harpers Bible Dictionary, and Holman Bible Dictionary give the meaning as friend of God..