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{{overview}}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]].
{{topics}}* [[Translating love]] | [[Philia]] | [[Eros]] | [[Storge]]===Grammar===
{{opinions}}It is a first declension feminine noun that declines as follows:
Greek:Αγαπη moved to Koine Greek:Αγαπη: To get out of Greek Bible Namespace
{{summary Infobox_Contents | text topic_name =Agape is a | subtopics = [[Greek]] word that means Translating 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 TestamentPhilia]] describing, amongst other things, the relationship between [[JesusEros]] and the , [[beloved discipleStorge]].| opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |}}
{{quotesGreek Noun|Αγαπη|Αγαπης|Αγαπη|Αγαπην|Αγαπαι|Αγαπων|Αγαπαις|Αγαπας}}
===Biblical passages using "agape"=== The famous passage in [[1 Corinthians 13]]:4-8 translates the word love from ''agape'': ''{{Bible verse|1 Corinthians|13|4|lang=Greek}} {{Bible verse|1 Corinthians|13|5|lang=Greek}} {{Bible verse|1 Corinthians|13|6|lang=Greek}} {{Bible verse|1 Corinthians|13|7|lang=Greek}} {{Bible verse|1 Corinthians|13|8|lang=Greek}}'' [[1 John 4:8]] teaches that God is love: ''{{Bible verse|1 John|4|8|lang=Greek}}'' ==Quotes== [[William Barclay]]: 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 ==Links==* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agap%C4%93 Wikipedia - Agape]* [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%E1%BC%80%CE%B3%CE%AC%CF%80%CE%B7 Wiktionary - ἀγάπη] {{returnto}} [[LoveChristianity]] -> [[Bible]] -> [[Koine Greek]] [[Category:Koine Greek]]
