Bible Dictionary

Love

A deep feeling of affection, care, or devotion toward someone or something.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

297 of 516

Letter

L

Meaning

A deep feeling of affection, care, or devotion toward someone or something.

Key Scriptures

  • Deuteronomy 6:5
  • Matthew 22:37-39
  • John 3:16
  • John 13:34-35
  • Romans 5:8
  • 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
  • Galatians 5:22
  • 1 John 4:7-11

Original Language

Hebrew

אָהַב

ahav

to love

Greek

ἀγάπη

agapē

love

Meaning

Love is a deep feeling of affection, care, or devotion toward someone or something.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, love describes affection, devotion, goodwill, and care shown between God and people, among individuals, and toward others.

The meaning is determined by the context of each passage.


Key References

  • Deuteronomy 6:5
  • Matthew 22:37-39
  • John 3:16
  • John 13:34-35
  • Romans 5:8
  • 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
  • Galatians 5:22
  • 1 John 4:7-11

  • Charity
  • Faith
  • Hope
  • Mercy
  • Compassion

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Scriptures

  • Deuteronomy 6:5
  • Matthew 22:37-39
  • John 3:16
  • John 13:34-35
  • Romans 5:8
  • 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
  • Galatians 5:22
  • 1 John 4:7-11

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