Strong's G5368 (Greek)[edit | edit source]

Greek: φιλέω (philéō)

Pronunciation: fil-eh'-o

Derivation: from

Definition: from φίλος; 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 ἀγαπάω is wider, embracing especially the judgment and the deliberate assent of the will as a matter of principle, duty and propriety: the two thus stand related very much as θέλω and βούλομαι, or as θυμός and νοῦς respectively; the former being chiefly of the heart and the latter of the head); specially, to kiss (as a mark of tenderness):--kiss, love.

KJV Renderings: :--kiss, love.

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G5384
• GREEK G2372
• GREEK G25
• GREEK G2309
• GREEK G1014
• GREEK G3563

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