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Five Greek words are translated to some form of the English word "love".
They are numbered (25), (26), (783), (2309), and (5368).
The definitions of these Greek words will be shown below in numerical order,
each definition between horizontal lines.
(25)
1] of persons 1.a] to welcome, to entertain, to be fond of, to love dearly
2] of things 2.a] to be well pleased, to be contented at or with a thing
derivation: perhaps from agan (much) [or cf (5368)]
http://bible1.crosswalk.com/Lexicons/Greek/grk.cgi?number=25&version=kjv
(26)
1] brotherly love, affection, good will, love, benevolence
2] love feasts
derivation: from (25)
http://bible1.crosswalk.com/Lexicons/Greek/grk.cgi?number=26&version=kjv
A link to each occurrence of love (26) in This Good Riddle:
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Although love (26) occurs in the New Testament, it does
not occur in This Good Riddle. |
(783)
1] a salutation, either oral or written
derivation: from (782)
http://bible1.crosswalk.com/Lexicons/Greek/grk.cgi?number=783&version=kjv
(782)
1] to draw to one's self 1.a] to salute one, greet, bid welcome, wish well to 1.b] to receive joyfully, welcome
derivation: from (1) (as a particle of union) and a presumed form of (4685)
http://bible1.crosswalk.com/Lexicons/Greek/grk.cgi?number=782&version=kjv
(1)
1] first letter of Greek alphabet
2] Christ is the Alpha to indicate that he is the beginning and the end
derivation: a prolonged form of a primary verb, doko {dok'-o} (used only in an
alternate in certain tenses; cf the base of (1166)) of the same meaning
http://bible1.crosswalk.com/Lexicons/Greek/grk.cgi?number=1380&version=kjv
(4685)
1] to draw
2] to draw (one's sword)
derivation: a primary verb
http://bible1.crosswalk.com/Lexicons/Greek/grk.cgi?number=4685&version=kjv
(2309)
1] to will, have in mind, intend 1.a] to be resolved or determined, to purpose 1.b] to desire, to wish 1.c] to love 1.c.1] to like to do a thing, be fond
of doing 1.d] to take delight in, have pleasure
derivation: apparently strengthened from the alternate form of (138)
http://bible1.crosswalk.com/Lexicons/Greek/grk.cgi?number=2309&version=kjv
(138)
1] to take for oneself, to prefer, choose
2] to choose by vote, elect to office
derivation: probably akin to (142)
http://bible1.crosswalk.com/Lexicons/Greek/grk.cgi?number=138&version=kjv
(142)
1] to raise up, elevate, lift up 1.a] to raise from the ground, take up: stones 1.b] to raise upwards, elevate, lift up: the hand 1.c] to draw up: a fish
2] to take upon one's self and carry what has been raised up, to bear
3] to bear away what has been raised, carry off 3.a] to move from its place 3.b] to take off or away what is attached to anything 3.c] to remove 3.d] to carry off, carry away with one 3.e] to appropriate what is taken 3.f] to take away from another what is his or what is
committed to him, to take by force 3.g] to take and apply to any use 3.h] to take from among the living, either by a natural
death, or by violence 3.i] cause to cease
derivation: a primary root
http://bible1.crosswalk.com/Lexicons/Greek/grk.cgi?number=142&version=kjv
A link to each occurrence of love (2309) in This Good Riddle:
| 1] love |
2] desire |
(5368)
1] to love 1.a] to approve of 1.b] to like 1.c] sanction 1.d] to treat affectionately or kindly, to welcome, befriend
2] to show signs of love 2.a] to kiss
3] to be fond of doing 3.a] be wont, use to do
derivation: from (5384)
http://bible1.crosswalk.com/Lexicons/Greek/grk.cgi?number=5368&version=kjv
(5384)
1] friend, to be friendly to one, wish him well 1.a] a friend 1.b] an associate 1.c] he who associates familiarly with one, a companion 1.d] one of the bridegroom's friends who on his behalf asked
the hand of the bride and rendered him various services in closing the marriage
and celebrating the nuptials
derivation: a primitive word
http://bible1.crosswalk.com/Lexicons/Greek/grk.cgi?number=5384&version=kjv
A link to each occurrence of love (5368) in This Good Riddle:
| 1] love |
2] love |
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