G5368

φιλέω

phileō

Verb · From φίλος (G5384)

From G5384; 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 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 and G1014, or as G2372 and G3563 respectively; the former being chiefly of the heart and the latter of the head); specially, to kiss (as a mark of tenderness):—kiss, love.

Outline

  1. to love
    1. to approve of
    2. to like
    3. sanction
    4. to treat affectionately or kindly, to welcome, befriend
  2. to show signs of love
    1. to kiss
  3. to be fond of doing
    1. be wont, use to do

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