agape

Meanings

• noun

  1. A Christian love, especially as expressed or demonstrated in the New Testament.

  - "Agape is the selfless love that Christians are called to exhibit towards one another."
  - "The sermon on the Mount emphasizes the importance of agape in our relationships with others."

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Pronunciation

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2. /əˈɡeɪp/
   
   
   
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3. /ɑˈɡɑː.peɪ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dumbstruck , open-mouthed , wide-eyed , agog , charity

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Variants

List of all variants of agape that leads to same result
agape , agapae , agapai , agapes

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'agapē', meaning 'love, beloved, dear'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'agape' is derived from the Greek word 'agapē', which also means 'beloved' or 'dear'.

2. Agape is one of the four ancient Greek words for love, along with eros (romantic love), philia (friendship), and storge (familial love).

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Related Concepts

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1. Caritas: In Christian theology, caritas (Latin for 'charity') is another term used to describe selfless, loving concern for others.

2. Philautia: In contrast to agape, philautia is a term used to describe self-love or self-interest.

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Culture

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Agape is a central concept in Christianity, representing selfless, unconditional love. It is often depicted in Christian art and literature, and is a key theme in many hymns and religious texts.

How to Memorize "agape"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize agape, imagine a warm, comforting embrace that extends beyond ourselves to others.
   - Think of a mother's love for her child or the love between two best friends.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'agape' with the feeling of warmth and compassion.
   - Think of the word 'compassion' or 'kindness' when you see or hear the word 'agape'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'All Generous Acts Produce Endless Love' to remember the meaning of agape.

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