ἀγαπάω
agapaōVerbG0025
to love
From: perhaps from (much) (or compare G5689);
Short Definition
to love (in a social or moral sense)
Full Lexicon Entry
to love, to feel and exhibit esteem and goodwill to a person, to prize and delight in a thing.
1.Of human affection, to men
2.Of divine love
aGod's love
bChrist's love
Synonyms
φιλέω. From its supposed etymology ἀ. is commonly understood properly to denote love based on esteem (diligo), as distinct from that expressed by *φιλέω *(amo), spontaneous natural affection, emotional and unreasoning. If this distinction holds, ἀ. is fitly used in NT of Christian love to God and man, the spiritual affection which follows the direction of the will, and which, therefore, unlike that feeling which is instinctive and unreasoned, can be commanded as a duty.
LXX Usage: chiefly for אהב
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
110 timesAppears 110 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
John
27
1 John
17
Luke
9
Ephesians
7
Matthew
7
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 2:9
- 1 Peter 3:10
- Ephesians 6:24
- John 15:17
- Luke 7:47
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