φιλέω
phileō
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "φιλέω" (phileō) means to love with feelings of affection and friendship, often involving emotional connection. It can refer to loving people or things, as seen in various contexts like relationships, preferences, or actions. Additionally, it can mean "to kiss," specifically in interactions with people.
to be a friend to (fond of (an individual or an object)), i.e. have affection for (denoting personal attachment, as a matter of sentiment or feeling; while G25 (ἀγαπάω) is wider, embracing especially the judgment and the deliberate assent of the will
The Greek word phileō means "to be a friend to (fond of (an individual or an object)), i.e. have affection for (denoting personal attachment, as a matter of sentiment or feeling; while G25 (ἀγαπάω) is wider, embracing especially the judgment and the deliberate assent of the will," encompassing related ideas including kiss, love.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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