ἀγαπάω
ah-GAP-ah-oh
I love
verb
In the New Testament
Self-giving love — distinct from φιλέω (friendship) and ἔρως (romance). "God so loved (ἠγάπησεν) the world."
Memory Hook
ah-GAP-ah-oh — there is a GAP of sacrifice at the heart of this LOVE.
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