φιλῶ
to be a friend to (fond of (an individual or an object)), i.e., have affection for (denoting personal attachment, as a matter of sentiment or feeling; while g0025 is wider, embracing especially the judgment and the deliberate assent of the will as a matter of principle, duty and propriety: the two thus stand related very much as g2309 and g1014, or as g2372 and g3563 respectively; the former being chiefly of the heart and the latter of the head); specially, to kiss (as a mark of tenderness)
Strong’s Definition
to be a friend to (fond of (an individual or an object)), i.e., have affection for (denoting personal attachment, as a matter of sentiment or feeling; while G0025 is wider, embracing especially the judgment and the deliberate assent of the will as a matter of principle, duty and propriety: the two thus stand related very much as G2309 and G1014, or as G2372 and G3563 respectively; the former being chiefly of the heart and the latter of the head); specially, to kiss (as a mark of tenderness)
Etymology & Derivation
from G5384
KJV Usage
kiss, love
Detailed Definition
From Thayer’s Greek Lexicon outline.
- 1.to love
- 2.to approve of
- 3.to kiss
- 4.be wont, use to do
- 5.to like
- 6.sanction
- 7.to show signs of love
- 8.to treat affectionately or kindly, to welcome, befriend
- 9.to be fond of doing