G5368Greekphilῶ

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)

25
Total Occurrences
7
Books
0
Old Testament
25
New Testament

Detailed Definition

  • 1to love
  • 2to approve of
  • 3to kiss
  • 4be wont, use to do
  • 5to like
  • 6sanction
  • 7to show signs of love
  • 8to treat affectionately or kindly, to welcome, befriend
  • 9to be fond of doing

Etymology & Derivation

from g5384