27. agapétos

Lexicon

agapétos: Beloved, dearly loved

Original Word: ἀγαπητός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: agapétos
Pronunciation: ah-gah-pay-TOS
Phonetic Spelling: (ag-ap-ay-tos')
Definition: Beloved, dearly loved
Meaning: loved, beloved, with two special applications: the Beloved, a title of the Messiah (Christ), as beloved beyond all others by the God who sent Him; of Christians, as beloved by God, Christ, and one another.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

beloved, dear.

From agapao; beloved -- (dearly, well) beloved, dear.

see GREEK agapao

HELPS Word-studies

27 agapētós (a verbal adjective, derived from 26 /agápē, "love") – properly, divinely-loved; beloved ("loved by God"), i.e. personally experiencing God's "agapē-love."

K. Wuest helpfully translates 27 (agapētós) as "divinely-loved-ones" (Jude 17).

Jude 3: "Divinely-loved-ones (27 /agapētós), while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I had [a sense of] necessity to write to you, exhorting [you] to constantly, appropriately contend for the-once-delivered-for the saints-faith."

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from agapaó
Definition
beloved
NASB Translation
beloved (60), very dear (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 27: ἀγαπητός

ἀγαπητός, (ῆ, (ἀγαπάω), beloved, esteemed, dear, favorite; (opposed to ἐχθρός, Romans 11:28): ὁ υἱός μου (τοῦ Θεοῦ) ὁ ἀγαπητός, of Jesus, the Messiah, Matthew 3:17 (here WH marginal reading take ὁ ἀγαπητός absolutely, connecting it with what follows); Matthew 12:18; Matthew 17:5; Mark 1:11; Mark 9:7; Luke 3:22; Luke 9:35 (where L marginal reading T Tr WH ὁ ἐκλελεγμένος); 2 Peter 1:17, cf. Mark 12:6; Luke 20:13; (cf. Ascensio Isa. (edited by Dillmann) Luke 7:23; Luke 8:18, 25, etc.). ἀγαπητοί Θεοῦ (Winers Grammar, 194 (182f); B. 190 (165)) is applied to Christians as being reconciled to God and judged by him to be worthy of eternal life: Romans 1:7, cf. Romans 11:28; 1 Thessalonians 1:4; Colossians 3:12 (the Sept., Psalm 59:7 (); Psalm 107:7 (); Psalm 126:2 (), ἀγαπητοί σου and αὐτοῦ, of pious Israelites). But Christians, bound together by mutual love, are ἀγαπητοί also to one another (Philemon 1:16; 1 Timothy 6:2); hence, they are dignified with this epithet very often in tender address, both indirect (Romans 16:5, 8; Colossians 4:14; Ephesians 6:21, etc.) and direct (Romans 12:19; 1 Corinthians 4:14; (Philemon 1:2, Rec.); Hebrews 6:9; James 1:16; 1 Peter 2:11; 2 Peter 3:1; (1 John 2:7 G L T Tr WH, etc.). Generally followed by the genitive; once by the dative ἀγαπαπητοί ἡμῖν, 1 Thessalonians 2:8 (yet cf. Winers Grammar, § 31, 2; B. 190 (163)). ἀγαπητός ἐν κυρίῳ beloved in the fellowship of Christ, equivalent to dear fellow-Christian, Romans 16:8. (Not used in the Fourth Gospel or the Book of Revelation. In classical Greek from Homer, Iliad 6, 401 on; cf. Cope on Aristotle, rhet. 1, 7, 41.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀγαπάω (agapaō), meaning "to love."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek term ἀγαπητός corresponds to several Hebrew words that convey the concept of being beloved or dearly loved. These include:
• Strong's Hebrew 3039: יָדִיד (yadid) – meaning "beloved" or "dear."
• Strong's Hebrew 157: אָהַב (ahav) – a verb meaning "to love," often used to describe affection or love between individuals or between God and His people.

In summary, ἀγαπητός is a profound term that encapsulates the essence of divine and human love, reflecting the cherished status of individuals in the eyes of God and within the Christian community.

Usage: The word ἀγαπητός is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who are loved by God or by others. It is frequently used in the context of divine love, highlighting the special relationship between God and His people, as well as the love among believers.

Context: The term ἀγαπητός appears numerous times in the New Testament, often in reference to Jesus Christ as the "beloved" Son of God. For instance, during the baptism of Jesus, a voice from heaven declares, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:17, BSB). This designation underscores the unique and intimate relationship between the Father and the Son, emphasizing Jesus' divine nature and mission.

Additionally, ἀγαπητός is used by the apostles to address fellow believers, reflecting the deep bond of love and unity within the early Christian community. For example, Paul frequently uses the term in his epistles, as seen in Romans 1:7: "To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ" (BSB). Here, ἀγαπητός signifies the special status of believers as recipients of God's love and grace.

The use of ἀγαπητός also extends to personal relationships within the church. In Philemon 1:1, Paul refers to Timothy as "our beloved fellow worker," highlighting the close and affectionate partnership in ministry. This usage illustrates the familial love that characterizes Christian fellowship, rooted in the love of Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

αγαπητα αγαπητά ἀγαπητά ἀγαπητὰ Αγαπητε αγαπητέ Ἀγαπητέ αγαπητή αγαπητην αγαπητήν ἀγαπητήν αγαπητοι αγαπητοί ἀγαπητοί ἀγαπητοὶ αγαπητοις αγαπητοίς ἀγαπητοῖς αγαπητον αγαπητόν ἀγαπητόν ἀγαπητὸν αγαπητος αγαπητός ἀγαπητός ἀγαπητὸς αγαπητου αγαπητού ἀγαπητοῦ αγαπητω αγαπητώ ἀγαπητῷ καὶ agapeta agapetá agapetà agapēta agapētá agapētà Agapete Agapeté Agapēte Agapēté agapeten agapetḗn agapētēn agapētḗn agapeto agapētō agapetoi agapetoí agapetoì agapetôi agapētoi agapētoí agapētoì agapētō̂i agapetois agapetoîs agapētois agapētoîs agapeton agapetón agapetòn agapēton agapētón agapētòn agapetos agapetós agapetòs agapētos agapētós agapētòs agapetou agapetoû agapētou agapētoû kai

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 3:17 Adj-NMS
GRK: μου ὁ ἀγαπητός ἐν ᾧ
NAS: said, This is My beloved Son, in whom
KJV: is my beloved Son, in
INT: of me the beloved in whom

Matthew 12:18 Adj-NMS
GRK: ᾑρέτισα ὁ ἀγαπητός μου εἰς
NAS: I HAVE CHOSEN; MY BELOVED IN WHOM
KJV: I have chosen; my beloved, in whom
INT: I have chosen beloved of me in

Matthew 17:5 Adj-NMS
GRK: μου ὁ ἀγαπητός ἐν ᾧ
NAS: This is My beloved Son,
KJV: is my beloved Son, in
INT: of me the beloved in whom

Mark 1:11 Adj-NMS
GRK: μου ὁ ἀγαπητός ἐν σοὶ
NAS: out of the heavens: You are My beloved Son,
KJV: art my beloved Son, in
INT: of me the beloved in whom

Mark 9:7 Adj-NMS
GRK: μου ὁ ἀγαπητός ἀκούετε αὐτοῦ
NAS: This is My beloved Son,
KJV: is my beloved Son: hear
INT: of me the beloved listen you to him

Mark 12:6 Adj-AMS
GRK: εἶχεν υἱὸν ἀγαπητόν ἀπέστειλεν αὐτὸν
NAS: more [to send], a beloved son;
KJV: son, his wellbeloved, he sent him
INT: having son beloved he sent him

Luke 3:22 Adj-NMS
GRK: μου ὁ ἀγαπητός ἐν σοὶ
NAS: out of heaven, You are My beloved Son,
KJV: art my beloved Son; in
INT: of me the beloved in you

Luke 20:13 Adj-AMS
GRK: μου τὸν ἀγαπητόν ἴσως τοῦτον
NAS: I will send my beloved son;
KJV: I will send my beloved son: it may be
INT: of me the beloved perhaps him

Acts 15:25 Adj-DMP
GRK: σὺν τοῖς ἀγαπητοῖς ἡμῶν Βαρνάβᾳ
NAS: to send to you with our beloved Barnabas
KJV: with our beloved Barnabas and
INT: with the beloved of us Barnabas

Romans 1:7 Adj-DMP
GRK: ἐν Ῥώμῃ ἀγαπητοῖς θεοῦ κλητοῖς
NAS: to all who are beloved of God in Rome,
KJV: in Rome, beloved of God, called
INT: in Rome beloved of God called

Romans 11:28 Adj-NMP
GRK: τὴν ἐκλογὴν ἀγαπητοὶ διὰ τοὺς
NAS: of [God's] choice they are beloved for the sake
KJV: the election, [they are] beloved for
INT: the election beloved on account of the

Romans 12:19 Adj-VMP
GRK: ἑαυτοὺς ἐκδικοῦντες ἀγαπητοί ἀλλὰ δότε
NAS: revenge, beloved, but leave
KJV: Dearly beloved, avenge not
INT: yourselves avenging beloved but give

Romans 16:5 Adj-AMS
GRK: Ἐπαίνετον τὸν ἀγαπητόν μου ὅς
NAS: Epaenetus, my beloved, who
KJV: Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who
INT: Epaenetus the beloved of me who

Romans 16:8 Adj-AMS
GRK: Ἀμπλιᾶτον τὸν ἀγαπητόν μου ἐν
NAS: Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord.
KJV: Amplias my beloved in the Lord.
INT: Ampliatus beloved of me in [the]

Romans 16:9 Adj-AMS
GRK: Στάχυν τὸν ἀγαπητόν μου
NAS: in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.
KJV: Stachys my beloved.
INT: Stachys the beloved of me

Romans 16:12 Adj-AFS
GRK: Περσίδα τὴν ἀγαπητήν ἥτις πολλὰ
NAS: Persis the beloved, who
KJV: Salute the beloved Persis,
INT: Persis the beloved who much

1 Corinthians 4:14 Adj-NNP
GRK: τέκνα μου ἀγαπητὰ νουθετῶν
NAS: you, but to admonish you as my beloved children.
KJV: as my beloved sons I warn
INT: children my beloved I admonish [you]

1 Corinthians 4:17 Adj-ANS
GRK: μου τέκνον ἀγαπητὸν καὶ πιστὸν
NAS: who is my beloved and faithful
KJV: is my beloved son, and
INT: my child beloved and faithful

1 Corinthians 10:14 Adj-VMP
GRK: Διόπερ ἀγαπητοί μου φεύγετε
NAS: Therefore, my beloved, flee
KJV: my dearly beloved, flee
INT: Therefore beloved of me flee

1 Corinthians 15:58 Adj-VMP
GRK: ἀδελφοί μου ἀγαπητοί ἑδραῖοι γίνεσθε
NAS: Therefore, my beloved brethren,
KJV: Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye
INT: brothers of me beloved firm be

2 Corinthians 7:1 Adj-VMP
GRK: τὰς ἐπαγγελίας ἀγαπητοί καθαρίσωμεν ἑαυτοὺς
NAS: promises, beloved, let us cleanse
KJV: promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse
INT: the promises beloved we should cleanse ourselves

2 Corinthians 12:19 Adj-VMP
GRK: δὲ πάντα ἀγαπητοί ὑπὲρ τῆς
NAS: and all for your upbuilding, beloved.
KJV: [we do] all things, dearly beloved, for
INT: moreover and all things beloved for

Ephesians 5:1 Adj-NNP
GRK: ὡς τέκνα ἀγαπητά
NAS: of God, as beloved children;
KJV: of God, as dear children;
INT: as children beloved

Ephesians 6:21 Adj-NMS
GRK: Τύχικος ὁ ἀγαπητὸς ἀδελφὸς καὶ
NAS: Tychicus, the beloved brother
KJV: I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and
INT: Tychicus the beloved brother and

Philippians 2:12 Adj-VMP
GRK: Ὥστε ἀγαπητοί μου καθὼς
NAS: So then, my beloved, just
KJV: Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have
INT: So that beloved of me even as

Strong's Greek 27
61 Occurrences

ἀγαπητὰ — 2 Occ.
Ἀγαπητέ — 3 Occ.
ἀγαπητήν — 1 Occ.
ἀγαπητῷ — 4 Occ.
ἀγαπητοὶ — 30 Occ.
ἀγαπητοῖς — 2 Occ.
ἀγαπητόν — 7 Occ.
ἀγαπητός — 11 Occ.
ἀγαπητοῦ — 1 Occ.