Biblical term
2007-01-02 16:34:29 · 15 answers · asked by Steve D 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
love.
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 (erastes) 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.
2007-01-02 16:36:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
3 Many think of love as a feeling that must spring forth naturally. But Peter was not talking about just any kind of love; he was speaking about love in its noblest form. The word “love” at 1 Peter 4:8 is a translation of the Greek word a·ga′pe. That term denotes unselfish love that is guided, or governed, by principle. One reference work says: “Agape love is capable of being commanded because it is not primarily an emotion but a decision of the will leading to action.” Because we have an inherited tendency toward selfishness, we need reminders to show love to one another, doing so in ways that godly principles direct.—Genesis 8:21; Romans 5:12.
4 This is not to say that we are to love one another merely out of a sense of duty. A·ga′pe is not devoid of warmth and feeling. Peter said we must “have intense [literally, “outstretching”] love for one another.” (Kingdom Interlinear) Still, such love requires effort.
2007-01-03 00:42:22 · answer #2 · answered by Just So 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Agape - love that is completely selfless, spiritual, and non-sexual. Christians are instructed to have a selfless love which they should have for fellow human beings. As we all know, not all so-called Christians have the ability to accomplish this.
2007-01-03 00:48:34 · answer #3 · answered by S C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agape is the term for God's love for us. Love without expectation. Love without need for anything in return.
2007-01-03 00:38:47 · answer #4 · answered by philyra2 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
love ? r u sure guys?
i always thought the word agape is the name of a thing very similar to a poncho......and i am 100% sure i am correct.
2007-01-03 00:41:18 · answer #5 · answered by peaceful light 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is the kind of love God has for us. Agape. Selfless. Pure. Unfailing. Constant.
2007-01-03 00:37:31 · answer #6 · answered by Esther 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Wide open, for example, if someone said "his mouth was agape." It would mean his mouth was hanging open.
2007-01-03 00:37:59 · answer #7 · answered by puhpaul 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I guess some didn't see the notation under your question.
The Biblical term is Love
2007-01-03 00:40:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is the term describing true christian love for others!
2007-01-03 00:39:41 · answer #9 · answered by I speak Truth 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unconditional love
2007-01-03 00:37:18 · answer #10 · answered by Nats 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋