καταφιλέω
kataphileō
“to kiss”
Definition
to kiss earnestly
from 2596 and 5368;
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Grammar & Morphology
Verb
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Greek Verb
Occurrences
καταφιλέω appears 6 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him.
So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.
As she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair. Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume.
You did not greet Me with a kiss, but she has not stopped kissing My feet since I arrived.
Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
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