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ἀγαπάω
ah-GAP-ah-oh
I love
verb
Appears 143× in the Greek New Testament — common.

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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