Strong's G2705 · Greek
καταφιλέω
kataphiléō
Definition
to kiss earnestly
KJV: kiss
Root / derivation: from 2596 and 5368;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered καταφιλέω across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke3 verses
And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.
Luke 7:45Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.
Luke 15:20And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2705 (kataphiléō) mean?
to kiss earnestly
How many times does G2705 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2705 (καταφιλέω) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “kissed.”
How is kataphiléō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2705 is rendered as “kissed” (5×), “kiss” (1×).
Where does the Greek word καταφιλέω come from?
from 2596 and 5368;