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Lexicon :: Strong's G25 - agapaō

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ἀγαπάω
Transliteration
agapaō (Key)
Pronunciation
ag-ap-ah'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Perhaps from agan (much) [or cf φιλέω (G5368)]
mGNT
143x in 39 unique form(s) TR
142x in 40 unique form(s) LXX
217x in 55 unique form(s)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:21,5

Trench's Synonyms: xii. ἀγαπάω, φιλέω.

Strong’s Definitions

ἀγαπάω agapáō, ag-ap-ah'-o; perhaps from ἄγαν ágan (much) (or compare H5689); to love (in a social or moral sense):—(be-)love(-ed). Compare G5368.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 142x

The KJV translates Strong's G25 in the following manner: love (135x), beloved (7x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 142x
The KJV translates Strong's G25 in the following manner: love (135x), beloved (7x).

  1. of persons

    1. to welcome, to entertain, to be fond of, to love dearly

  2. of things

    1. to be well pleased, to be contented at or with a thing

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἀγαπάω agapáō, ag-ap-ah'-o; perhaps from ἄγαν ágan (much) (or compare H5689); to love (in a social or moral sense):—(be-)love(-ed). Compare G5368.
STRONGS G25:
ἀγαπάω, -ῶ; [imperfect ἠγάπων]; future ἀγαπήσω; 1 aorist ἠγάπησα; perfect active [1 person plural ἠγαπήκαμεν, 1 John 4:10 WH text], participle ἠγαπηκώς (2 Timothy 4:8); passive [present ἀγαπῶμαι]; perfect participle ἠγαπημένος; 1 future ἀγαπηθήσομαι; (akin to ἄγαμαι [Fick, Part 4:12; see ἀγαθός, at the beginning]); to love, to be full of good-will and exhibit the same: Luke 7:47; 1 John 4:7f; with the accusative of the person, to have a preference for, wish well to, regard the welfare of: Matthew 5:43ff; Matthew 19:19; Luke 7:5; John 11:5; Romans 13:8; 2 Corinthians 11:11; 2 Corinthians 12:15; Galatians 5:14; Ephesians 5:25, 28; 1 Peter 1:22, and elsewhere; used often in the First Epistle of John of the love of Christians toward one another; of the benevolence which God, in providing salvation for men, has exhibited by sending his Son to them and giving him up to death, John 3:16; Romans 8:37; 2 Thessalonians 2:16; 1 John 4:11, 19; [noteworthy is Jude 1:1 L T Tr WH τοῖς ἐν Θεῷ πατρί ἠγαπημένοις; see ἐν, I. 4, and cf. Bp. Lightfoot on Colossians 3:12]; of the love which led Christ, in procuring human salvation, to undergo sufferings and death, Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 5:2; of the love with which God regards Christ, John 3:35; [John 3:20 L marginal reading]; John 10:17; 15:9; Ephesians 1:6. When used of love to a master, God or Christ, the word involves the idea of affectionate reverence, prompt obedience, grateful recognition of benefits received: Matthew 6:24; Matthew 22:37; Romans 8:28; 1 Corinthians 2:9; 1 Corinthians 8:3; James 1:12; 1 Peter 1:8; 1 John 4:10, 20, and elsewhere. With an accusative of the thing ἀγαπάω denotes to take pleasure in the thing, prize it above other things, be unwilling to abandon it or do without it: δικαιοσύνην, Hebrews 1:9 (i. e. steadfastly to cleave to); τήν δόξαν, John 12:43; τήν πρωτοκαθεδρίαν, Luke 11:43; τό σκότος; and τό φῶς, John 3:19; τόν κόσμον. 1 John 2:15; τόν νῦν αἰῶνα, 2 Timothy 4:10, — both which last phrases signify to set the heart on earthly advantages and joys; τήν ψυχήν αὐτῶν, Revelation 12:11; ζωήν, 1 Peter 3:10 (to derive pleasure from life, render it agreeable to himself); to welcome with desire, long for: τήν ἐπιφάνειαν αὐτοῦ, 2 Timothy 4:8 (Wis. 1:1 Wis. 6:13; Sir. 4:12, etc.; so of a person: ἠγαπήθη, Wis. 4:10, cf. Grimm at the passage). Concerning the unique proof of love which Jesus gave the apostles by washing their feet, it is said ἠγάπησεν αὐτούς, John 13:1, cf. Lücke or Meyer at the passage (but others take ήγάπ. here more comprehensively, see Weiss's Meyer, Godet, Westcott, Keil]. The combination ἀγάπην ἀγαπᾶν τινα occurs, when a relative intervenes, in John 17:26; Ephesians 2:4 (2 Samuel 13:15 where τό μῖσος ὁ ἐμίσησεν αὐτήν is contrasted; cf. Genesis 49:25 εὐλόγησε σε εὐλογίαν; Psalms of Solomon 17:35 [in manuscript Pseudepig. Vet. Test. edition Fabric. i., p. 966; Libri Apocr. etc., edition Fritzsche, p. 588] δόξαν ἥν ἐδόξασεν αὐτήν); cf. Winers Grammar, § 32, 2; [Buttmann, 148f (129)]; Grimm on 1 Macc. 2:54.
On the difference between ἀγαπάω and φιλέω, see φιλέω. Cf. ἀγάπη, 1 at the end.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Genesis
49:25
2 Samuel
13:15
Matthew
5:43; 6:24; 19:19; 22:37
Luke
7:5; 7:47; 11:43
John
3:16; 3:19; 3:20; 3:35; 10:17; 11:5; 12:43; 13:1; 15:9; 17:26
Romans
8:28; 8:37; 13:8
1 Corinthians
2:9; 8:3
2 Corinthians
11:11; 12:15
Galatians
2:20; 5:14
Ephesians
1:6; 2:4; 5:2; 5:25; 5:28
Colossians
3:12
2 Thessalonians
2:16
2 Timothy
4:8; 4:8; 4:10
Hebrews
1:9
James
1:12
1 Peter
1:8; 1:22; 3:10
1 John
2:15; 4:7; 4:10; 4:10; 4:11; 4:19; 4:20
Jude
1:1
Revelation
12:11

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G25 matches the Greek ἀγαπάω (agapaō),
which occurs 143 times in 110 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Page 1 / 3 (Mat 5:43–Rom 9:13)

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 5:43 - "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor' and 'hate your enemy.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 5:44

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 5:44 - But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you,

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 5:46

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 5:46 - For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Even the tax collectors do the same, don't they?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 6:24

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 6:24 - "No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 19:19

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 19:19 - honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself."

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 22:37

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 22:37 - Jesus said to him, "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 22:39

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 22:39 - The second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 10:21 - As Jesus looked at him, he felt love for him and said, "You lack one thing. Go, sell whatever you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 12:30

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 12:30 - Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 12:31

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 12:31 - The second is: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these."

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 12:33

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 12:33 - And to love him with all your heart, with all your mind, and with all your strength and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices."

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 6:27

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:27 - "But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 6:32

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:32 - "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 6:35

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:35 - But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to ungrateful and evil people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 7:5

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:5 - because he loves our nation, and even built our synagogue."

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 7:42

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:42 - When they could not pay, he canceled the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 7:47

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:47 - Therefore I tell you, her sins, which were many, are forgiven, thus she loved much; but the one who is forgiven little loves little."

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 10:27

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:27 - The expert answered, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as yourself."

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 11:43

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 11:43 - Woe to you Pharisees! You love the best seats in the synagogues and elaborate greetings in the marketplaces!

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 16:13

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 16:13 - No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 3:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:16 - For this is the way God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 3:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:19 - Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 3:35

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:35 - The Father loves the Son and has placed all things under his authority.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 8:42

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 8:42 - Jesus replied, "If God were your Father, you would love me, for I have come from God and am now here. I have not come on my own initiative, but he sent me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 10:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:17 - This is why the Father loves me - because I lay down my life, so that I may take it back again.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 11:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 11:5 - (Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.)

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 12:43

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 12:43 - For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 13:1

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:1 - Just before the Passover feast, Jesus knew that his time had come to depart from this world to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now loved them to the very end.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 13:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:23 - One of his disciples, the one Jesus loved, was at the table to the right of Jesus in a place of honor.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 13:34

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:34 - "I give you a new commandment - to love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 14:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 14:15 - "If you love me, you will obey my commandments.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 14:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 14:21 - The person who has my commandments and obeys them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and will reveal myself to him."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 14:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 14:23 - Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and take up residence with him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 14:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 14:24 - The person who does not love me does not obey my words. And the word you hear is not mine, but the Father's who sent me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 14:28

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 14:28 - You heard me say to you, 'I am going away and I am coming back to you.' If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I am.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 14:31

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 14:31 - but I am doing just what the Father commanded me, so that the world may know that I love the Father. Get up, let us go from here."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 15:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 15:9 - "Just as the Father has loved me, I have also loved you; remain in my love.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 15:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 15:12 - My commandment is this - to love one another just as I have loved you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 15:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 15:17 - This I command you - to love one another.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 17:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 17:23 - I in them and you in me - that they may be completely one, so that the world will know that you sent me, and you have loved them just as you have loved me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 17:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 17:24 - "Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, so that they can see my glory that you gave me because you loved me before the creation of the world.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 17:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 17:26 - I made known your name to them, and I will continue to make it known, so that the love you have loved me with may be in them, and I may be in them."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 19:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 19:26 - So when Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing there, he said to his mother, "Woman, look, here is your son!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 21:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 21:7 - Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" So Simon Peter, when he heard that it was the Lord, tucked in his outer garment (for he had nothing on underneath it), and plunged into the sea.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 21:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 21:15 - Then when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these do?" He replied, "Yes, Lord, you know I love you." Jesus told him, "Feed my lambs."

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 21:16 - Jesus said a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He replied, "Yes, Lord, you know I love you." Jesus told him, "Shepherd my sheep."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 21:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 21:20 - Peter turned around and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them. (This was the disciple who had leaned back against Jesus' chest at the meal and asked, "Lord, who is the one who is going to betray you?")

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 8:28

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 8:28 - And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 8:37

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 8:37 - No, in all these things we have complete victory through him who loved us!

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 9:13

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 9:13 - just as it is written: "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated."

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