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καταφιλέω G2705
G2705 is the Greek word καταφιλέω, transliterated kataphiléō. The King James Version most often renders it kissed.
What it means
to kiss earnestly.
Where it comes from
from 2596 and 5368.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: kiss.
Verses using καταφιλέω
All 6 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 26:49 · KJV
And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
Mark 14:45 · KJV
And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.
Luke 7:38 · KJV
And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.
Luke 7:45 · KJV
Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.
Luke 15:20 · KJV
And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
Acts 20:37 · KJV
And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him,
Common questions
What does Strong's G2705 mean?
G2705 is the Greek word καταφιλέω (kataphiléō), meaning to kiss earnestly.
How is G2705 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it kissed (5 times), kiss (1 time).
How many times does G2705 appear in the Bible?
καταφιλέω (kataphiléō) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2705 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from 2596 and 5368.
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