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ἀγαπητός G27

G27 is the Greek word ἀγαπητός, transliterated agapētós. The King James Version most often renders it beloved.

Word: ἀγαπητόςTransliteration: agapētósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 60 verses

What it means

beloved.

Where it comes from

from G25 (ἀγαπάω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 60 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

beloved 46×dearly beloved 8×wellbeloved 3×dear 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: (dearly, well) beloved, dear.

Verses using ἀγαπητός

The first 40 of 60 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 3:17 · KJV

And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Matthew 12:18 · KJV

Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.

Matthew 17:5 · KJV

While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

Mark 1:11 · KJV

And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Mark 9:7 · KJV

And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

Mark 12:6 · KJV

Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son.

Luke 3:22 · KJV

And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

Luke 9:35 · KJV

And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

Luke 20:13 · KJV

Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence him when they see him.

Acts 15:25 · KJV

It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

Romans 1:7 · KJV

To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 11:28 · KJV

As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sakes.

Romans 12:19 · KJV

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Romans 16:5 · KJV

Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.

Romans 16:8 · KJV

Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.

Romans 16:12 · KJV

Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 4:14 · KJV

I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.

1 Corinthians 4:17 · KJV

For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.

1 Corinthians 10:14 · KJV

Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.

1 Corinthians 15:58 · KJV

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

2 Corinthians 7:1 · KJV

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

2 Corinthians 12:19 · KJV

Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.

Ephesians 5:1 · KJV

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

Ephesians 6:21 · KJV

But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:

Philippians 2:12 · KJV

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Philippians 4:1 · KJV

Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.

Colossians 1:7 · KJV

As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;

Colossians 4:7 · KJV

All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:

Colossians 4:9 · KJV

With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.

Colossians 4:14 · KJV

Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.

1 Thessalonians 2:8 · KJV

So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.

1 Timothy 6:2 · KJV

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

2 Timothy 1:2 · KJV

To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Philemon 1:1 · KJV

Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,

Philemon 1:2 · KJV

And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:

Philemon 1:16 · KJV

Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?

Hebrews 6:9 · KJV

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.

James 1:16 · KJV

Do not err, my beloved brethren.

James 1:19 · KJV

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

James 2:5 · KJV

Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

Common questions

What does Strong's G27 mean?

G27 is the Greek word ἀγαπητός (agapētós), meaning beloved.

How is G27 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it beloved (46 times), dearly beloved (8 times), wellbeloved (3 times), dear (3 times).

How many times does G27 appear in the Bible?

ἀγαπητός (agapētós) is tagged in 60 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G27 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G25 (ἀγαπάω).

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