Koine Greek:Αγαπη
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Agape is a Greek word that means love. In Ancient Greek texts it often refers to a general affection or concern, rather than the physical attraction suggested by eros. The verb appears in the New Testament describing, amongst other things, the relationship between Jesus and the beloved disciple.
Grammar
It is a first declension feminine noun that declines as follows:
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Αγαπη | Αγαπαι |
| Genitive | Αγαπης | Αγαπων |
| Dative | Αγαπη | Αγαπαις |
| Accusative | Αγαπην | Αγαπας |
Biblical passages using "agape"
The famous passage in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 translates the word love from agape
- η αγαπη μακροθυμει χρηστευεται η αγαπη ου ζηλοι ου περπερευεται ου φυσιουται ουκ ασχημονει ου ζητει τα εαυτης ου παροξυνεται ου λογιζεται το κακον ου χαιρει επι τη αδικια συγχαιρει δε τη αληθεια παντα στεγει παντα πιστευει παντα ελπιζει παντα υπομενει η αγαπη ουδεποτε πιπτει ειτε δε προφητειαι καταργηθησονται ειτε γλωσσαι παυσονται ειτε γνωσις καταργηθησεται
1 John 4:8 teaches that God is love
Quotes
- Agape has to do with the mind, it is not an emotion which rises unbidden in our hearts; it is a principle by which we deliberately live
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