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φιλέω G5368

G5368 is the Greek word φιλέω, transliterated philéō. The King James Version most often renders it love.

Word: φιλέωTransliteration: philéōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 21 verses

What it means

to be a friend to (fond of (an individual or an object)), i.e. have affection for (denoting personal attachment, as a matter of sentiment or feeling; while G25 (ἀγαπάω) is wider, embracing especially the judgment and the deliberate assent of the will as a matter of principle, duty and propriety: the two thus stand related very much as G2309 (θέλω) and G1014 (βούλομαι), or as G2372 (θυμός) and G3563 (νοῦς) respectively; the former being chiefly of the heart and the latter of the head); specially, to kiss (as a mark of tenderness).

Where it comes from

from G5384 (φίλος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 25 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

love 10×loveth 6×kiss 3×loved 3×lovest 2×time lovest 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: kiss, love.

Verses using φιλέω

All 21 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 6:5 · KJV

And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Matthew 10:37 · KJV

He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

Matthew 23:6 · KJV

And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

Matthew 26:48 · KJV

Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

Mark 14:44 · KJV

And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.

Luke 20:46 · KJV

Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;

Luke 22:47 · KJV

And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

John 5:20 · KJV

For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel.

John 11:3 · KJV

Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.

John 11:36 · KJV

Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!

John 12:25 · KJV

He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

John 15:19 · KJV

If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

John 16:27 · KJV

For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.

John 20:2 · KJV

Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the LORD out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.

John 21:15 · KJV

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

John 21:16 · KJV

He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

John 21:17 · KJV

He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

1 Corinthians 16:22 · KJV

If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.

Titus 3:15 · KJV

All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

Revelation 3:19 · KJV

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

Revelation 22:15 · KJV

For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5368 mean?

G5368 is the Greek word φιλέω (philéō), meaning to be a friend to (fond of (an individual or an object)), i.e. have affection for (denoting personal attachment, as a matter of sentiment or feeling; while G25 (ἀγαπάω) is wider, embracing especially the judgment and the deliberate assent of the will as a matter of principle, duty and propriety: the two thus stand related very much as G2309 (θέλω) and G1014 (βούλομαι), or as G2372 (θυμός) and G3563 (νοῦς) respectively; the former being chiefly of the heart and the latter of the head); specially, to kiss (as a mark of tenderness).

How is G5368 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it love (10 times), loveth (6 times), kiss (3 times), loved (3 times), lovest (2 times), among others.

How many times does G5368 appear in the Bible?

φιλέω (philéō) is tagged in 21 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5368 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5384 (φίλος).

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