Definisjon av Agape

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Noun

agape - (Christian theology) the love of God or Christ for mankind
love any object of warm affection or devotion; "the theater was her first love"; "he has a passion for cock fighting";
agape - a religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship
love feast
agape - selfless love of one person for another without sexual implications (especially love that is spiritual in nature)
agape love

Adjective

agape - with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe; "the gaping audience"; "we stood there agape with wonder"; "with mouth agape"
gaping
= synonym
= antonym
= relatert ord

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Substantiv

Agape - The love of God for mankind, or the benevolent love of Christians for others.
Agape - spiritual, altruistic, beneficial love which wills good for others.
Agape - A love feast, especially one held in the early Christian Church in connection with the eucharist.

Adverb

Agape - In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention.
Agape - open wide.

Adjektiv

Agape - Being in a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention; as with mouth hanging open.
Agape - wide open.

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  • Agape is one of several Greek words translated into English as love, one which became particularly appropriated in Christian theology as the love of God or Christ for mankind.. Many have thought that this word represents divine, unconditional, self-sacrificing, active, volitional, and thoughtful love. Although the word does not have specific religious connotation, the word has been used by a variety of contemporary and ancient sources, including Biblical authors and Christian authors.

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