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{{overview}}In the [[New Testament]], the word [[love]] has been translated from three different [[Koine Greek]] words: [[philia]], [[agape]] and [[storge]].
{{topics}}* Love is the fundamental essence of God. [[Philia1 John 4:8]] says: {{Bible verse|1 John|4| [[Agape]] 8| [[Storge]]lang=WEB}} (agape)
{{opinions}}===[[Philia]]===
{{quotes}}Philia is often used in a sense that means the brotherly love of friendship.
Category:Christian doctrine and debates
{{summary Infobox_Contents | text topic_name = Translating Love | subtopics =In the [[New TestamentPhilia]], the word [[love]] has been translated from three different [[Greek]] words: [[philiaAgape]], [[agapeStorge]] and * [[storgeKoine Greek]].| opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |}}
===[[Agape]]=== Agape is often used to describe love that is unconditional and limitless. William Barclay notes that "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" Note that [[Jesus]] said "Woe to you Pharisees! For you love [agape] the front seats in the synagogues, and the respectful greetings in the market places" in [[Luke 11:43]]. Agape tends to mean the total commitment and dedication to something and does not necessarily mean divine love. The Koine Greek [[agape]] is used in this passage on love from [[1 Corinthians 13]]:4-8 : ''{{linksBible verse|1 Corinthians|13|4|lang=WEB}}{{Bible verse|1 Corinthians|13|5|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|1 Corinthians|13|6|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|1 Corinthians|13|7|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|1 Corinthians|13|8|lang=WEB}} ===[[Storge]]=== Storge is often used for the natural affection of families. ===Eros=== Eros is usually used to mean sexual love, and is also the love of beauty. The word is not found in the New Testament. ===Resources=== [[The Four Loves]] is an excellent study by [[C.S. Lewis]] ==Quotes== '''[[William Barclay]] on [[Agape]]''': 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/Greek_words_for_love Wikipedia - Greek words for love]
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