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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
215x 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 45 times in 45 verses in 'Psa' in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 4:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 4:2 - O men, how long shall my honor suffer shame? How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies? Selah

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 5:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 5:11 - But let all who take refuge in thee rejoice, let them ever sing for joy; and do thou defend them, that those who love thy name may exult in thee.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 11:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 11:5 - The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, and his soul hates him that loves violence.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 11:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 11:7 - For the LORD is righteous, he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:1 - To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD, who addressed the words of this song to the LORD on the day when the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love thee, O LORD, my strength.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 26:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 26:8 - O LORD, I love the habitation of thy house, and the place where thy glory dwells.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 29:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 29:6 - He makes Lebanon to skip like a calf, and Si'rion like a young wild ox.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:23 - Love the LORD, all you his saints! The LORD preserves the faithful, but abundantly requites him who acts haughtily.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:5 - He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 34:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:12 - What man is there who desires life, and covets many days, that he may enjoy good?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:28 - For the LORD loves justice; he will not forsake his saints. The righteous shall be preserved for ever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 40:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:16 - But may all who seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee; may those who love thy salvation say continually, "Great is the LORD!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 45:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 45:7 - you love righteousness and hate wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows;

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 47:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 47:4 - He chose our heritage for us, the pride of Jacob whom he loves. Selah

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 51:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 51:6 - Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward being; therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 52:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 52:3 - You love evil more than good, and lying more than speaking the truth. Selah

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 52:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 52:4 - You love all words that devour, O deceitful tongue.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:36

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:36 - the children of his servants shall inherit it, and those who love his name shall dwell in it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 70:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 70:4 - May all who seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee! May those who love thy salvation say evermore, "God is great!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 78:68

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:68 - but he chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which he loves.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 84:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 84:11 - For the LORD God is a sun and shield; he bestows favor and honor. No good thing does the LORD withhold from those who walk uprightly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 87:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 87:2 - the LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 94:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 94:19 - When the cares of my heart are many, thy consolations cheer my soul.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 97:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 97:10 - The LORD loves those who hate evil; he preserves the lives of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 99:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 99:4 - Mighty King, lover of justice, thou hast established equity; thou hast executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 109:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 109:4 - In return for my love they accuse me, even as I make prayer for them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 109:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 109:5 - So they reward me evil for good, and hatred for my love.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 109:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 109:17 - He loved to curse; let curses come on him! He did not like blessing; may it be far from him!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 116:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 116:1 - I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my supplications.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:47

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:47 - for I find my delight in thy commandments, which I love.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:48

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:48 - I revere thy commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on thy statutes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:97

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:97 - Oh, how I love thy law! It is my meditation all the day.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:113

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:113 - I hate double-minded men, but I love thy law.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:119

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:119 - All the wicked of the earth thou dost count as dross; therefore I love thy testimonies.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:127

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:127 - Therefore I love thy commandments above gold, above fine gold.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:132

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:132 - Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is thy wont toward those who love thy name.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:140

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:140 - Thy promise is well tried, and thy servant loves it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:159

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:159 - Consider how I love thy precepts! Preserve my life according to thy steadfast love.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:163

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:163 - I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love thy law.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:165

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:165 - Great peace have those who love thy law; nothing can make them stumble.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:166

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:166 - I hope for thy salvation, O LORD, and I do thy commandments.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:167

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:167 - My soul keeps thy testimonies; I love them exceedingly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 122:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 122:6 - Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! "May they prosper who love you!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 145:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 145:20 - The LORD preserves all who love him; but all the wicked he will destroy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 146:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 146:8 - the LORD opens the eyes of the blind. The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down; the LORD loves the righteous.
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