Dictionary entry

G05368

Strong's Greek Bible Dictionary

φιλέω

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phileo

{fil-eh'-o}

from 5384; 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 25 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 2309 and 1014, or as 2372 and 3563 respectively; the former being chiefly of the heart and the latter of the head); specially, to kiss (as a mark of tenderness):--kiss, love.

See G05384.

See G02372.

See G00025.

See G02309.

See G01014.

See G03563.