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Agape love is from God.

2006-12-26 14:22:40 · answer #1 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 1 0

It's Greek - most people now typically encounter it in the bible - verses like 1 Corinthians 13:13 "And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love." There are several other bible references as well. I don't know about the true origin of the word.

It's transliteration is "agape".

2006-12-26 22:26:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Agapē (IPA: [ɑˈgɑ.pε] or IPA: [ˈɑgɑˌpε]) (Gk. αγάπη ), is one of several Greek words meaning love. The word has been used in different ways by a variety of contemporary and ancient sources, including Biblical authors. Many have thought that this word represents divine, unconditional, self-sacrificing, active, volitional, thoughtful love. Greek philosophers at the time of Plato and other ancient authors use the term to denote love of a spouse or family or affection for a particular activity, in contrast to philia, an affection that could either denote brotherhood or generally a non-sexual affection, or eros, an affection of a sexual nature, usually between two unequal partners, the lover (eraste) and beloved (eromenos). The term is rarely used in ancient manuscripts. The term was used by the early Christians to refer to the special love for God and God's love for humanity, as well as the self-sacrificing love they believed all should have for each other.

2006-12-26 22:23:52 · answer #3 · answered by David T 3 · 2 0

I've only seen it as Agape'. Is a Greek word meaning love. you can find it in Corinthians or wikipedia says alot about it.

2006-12-26 22:28:13 · answer #4 · answered by miki 2 · 0 0

G25
ἀγαπάω
agapaō
ag-ap-ah'-o
Perhaps from ἄγαν agan (much; or compare [H5689]); to love (in a social or moral sense): - (be-) love (-ed). Compare G5368.

H5689
עגב
‛âgab
aw-gab'
A primitive root; to breathe after, that is, to love (sensually): - dote, lover.

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2006-12-26 22:23:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I believe it is Agape

2006-12-26 22:25:57 · answer #6 · answered by padwinlearner 5 · 1 0

You don't know?

2006-12-26 22:43:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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