Etymology
Roots in Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic
GreekTheological terms
Agapeagapē — biblical meaning
ἀγάπη (agapē)
Transliteration
agapē
Pronunciation
a-GA-pay
MEANING
Unconditional, divine love
ROOT
ἀγαπάω (agapaō)
ETYMOLOGY
Rare in classical Greek, it was elevated by New Testament writers to describe God's self-giving love, distinct from eros and philia.
BIBLICAL USE
It describes God's love for humanity and the love Christians are called to have for one another.
RELATED VERSES
John 3:161 Corinthians 13:131 John 4:8
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