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