καταφιλέω

kataphileōVerbG2705

to kiss

From: from 2596 and 5368;

Short Definition

to kiss earnestly

Full Lexicon Entry

to kiss fervently, kiss affectionately: .
LXX Usage: chiefly for נָשַׁק

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
3
Acts
1
Matthew
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 20:37
  • Luke 15:20
  • Luke 7:38
  • Luke 7:45
  • Matthew 26:49

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