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The meaning of καταφιλέω

Understanding kataphiléō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

kiss. - to kiss earnestly

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καταφιλέω

Phonetickat-af-ee-leh'-o
Transliterationkataphiléō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

kiss. - to kiss earnestly

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

6 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 26:49

And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

Word: καταφιλέω (kataphiléō)
Mark 14:45

And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.

Word: καταφιλέω (kataphiléō)
Luke 7:45

Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.

Word: καταφιλέω (kataphiléō)
Acts 20:37

And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him,

Word: καταφιλέω (kataphiléō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
6x
Most Frequent Book
Luke
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