ἀγαπάω
agapaō
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word *ἀγαπάω* (agapaō) means to love, showing esteem, goodwill, or delight toward a person or thing. It can describe human affection, such as love for neighbors, enemies, Christ, or God, as well as divine love, such as God's love for people or Christ's love for God and humanity. This type of love is often understood as intentional and based on choice or value, distinct from more instinctive or emotional affection.
to love
The Greek word agapaō means "to love," appearing in 3 passages in the KJV.
Acts as a root form within the "perhaps from (much) (or compare G5689);" word family, giving rise to related terms across Scripture.
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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Origin
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Word Family
perhaps from (much) (or compare G5689);How This Word Behaves
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Scripture Occurrences
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"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
"He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love."
"And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him."
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