Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5368

Strong's G5368 · Greek

φιλέω

phileo · /fil-eh'-o/

Number
G5368
Language
Greek
Original word
φιλέω
Transliteration
phileo
Pronunciation
fil-eh'-o
KJV occurrences
21 verses

Definition

from 5384; 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 25 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 2309 and 1014, or as 2372 and 3563 respectively; the former being chiefly of the heart and the latter of the head); specially, to kiss (as a mark of tenderness):--kiss, love.

KJV: kiss, love

Root / derivation: from 5384

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered φιλέω across 21 verses.

love10×
loveth6×
kiss3×
loved3×
lovest3×

Every occurrence (KJV)

21 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew4 verses
Mark1 verse
Luke2 verses
John10 verses
John 5:20

For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel.

John 11:3

Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.

John 11:36

Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!

John 12:25

He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

John 15:19

If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

John 16:27

For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.

John 20:2

Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.

John 21:15

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

John 21:16

He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

John 21:17

He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

1 Corinthians1 verse
Titus1 verse
Revelation2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5368 (phileo) mean?

from 5384; 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 25 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 2309 and 1014, or as 2372 and 3563 respectively; the former being chiefly of the heart and the latter of the head); specially, to kiss (as a mark of tenderness):--kiss, love.

How many times does G5368 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5368 (φιλέω) appears in 21 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “love.”

How is phileo translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5368 is rendered as “love” (10×), “loveth” (6×), “kiss” (3×), “loved” (3×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word φιλέω come from?

from 5384