The term "lovable" is not explicitly found in the Bible; however, the concept of being lovable is deeply rooted in biblical teachings, particularly in the context of God's love for humanity and the love that believers are called to exhibit towards one another. The Bible provides numerous examples and teachings that illustrate what it means to be lovable in the eyes of God and others.

God's Love for Humanity

The foundation of being lovable begins with understanding God's immense love for His creation. In 1 John 4:19, it is written, "We love because He first loved us." This verse highlights that our ability to love and be lovable is rooted in God's initial act of love towards us. God's love is unconditional and sacrificial, as demonstrated in John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." This ultimate act of love sets the standard for what it means to be lovable.

Characteristics of a Lovable Person

The Bible outlines several characteristics that make a person lovable. In Galatians 5:22-23, the Apostle Paul describes the fruit of the Spirit, which includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These attributes are essential for a person to be considered lovable, as they reflect the nature of Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life.

Additionally, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 provides a detailed description of love, stating, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." These verses emphasize that a lovable person is one who embodies these qualities of love in their interactions with others.

The Call to Love Others

Believers are called to love others as a reflection of God's love for them. Jesus commands in John 13:34-35, "A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another." This commandment underscores the importance of love as a defining characteristic of a Christian's life, making them lovable to others.

Furthermore, in Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus summarizes the law with the greatest commandments: "‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’" Loving God and loving others are intertwined, and fulfilling these commandments makes a person lovable in the biblical sense.

Examples of Lovable Figures in the Bible

Several biblical figures exemplify what it means to be lovable. Ruth, for instance, is known for her loyalty and kindness to her mother-in-law Naomi, as seen in Ruth 1:16-17. Her dedication and love made her a beloved figure in the biblical narrative.

Another example is the Apostle John, often referred to as the "disciple whom Jesus loved" (John 13:23). His close relationship with Jesus and his emphasis on love in his writings, such as 1 John, highlight his lovable nature.

Conclusion

While the Bible may not use the term "lovable" directly, it provides a comprehensive understanding of what it means to be lovable through God's love, the characteristics of love, and the call to love others. By embodying these principles, believers can reflect the love of Christ and be considered lovable in the eyes of God and their fellow humans.(a.) Having qualities that excite, or are fitted to excite, love; worthy of love.

Whether God Ought to be Loved More than Our Neighbor?
... loveth not his brother whom he seeth, how can he love God, Whom he seeth not?" Whence
it seems to follow that the more a thing is visible the more lovable it is ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether god ought to be.htm

Why Love is not the Offspring of the Mind, as Knowledge is So. The ...
... For if it is the cause of its own knowing, for the reason that it is knowable,
it is also the cause of its own love because it is lovable. ...
/.../augustine/on the holy trinity/chapter 12 why love is not.htm

Whether Charity is Caused in us by Infusion?
... Objection 2: Further, the more lovable a thing is the easier it is to love
it. Now God is supremely lovable, since He is supremely good. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether charity is caused in.htm

Whether Charity Can be Perfect in this Life?
... With regard to the object loved, charity is perfect, if the object be loved
as much as it is lovable. Now God is as lovable as He ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether charity can be perfect.htm

A Tribute
... As you read what he terms the analysis of love, you find that all its ingredients
were interwoven into his daily life, making him one of the most lovable men I ...
//christianbookshelf.org/drummond/a life for a life/a tribute.htm

Of the Necessity of the Wager
... this, we must begin by showing that religion is not contrary to reason; that it
is venerable, to inspire respect for it; then we must make it lovable, to make ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pascal/pensees/section iii of the necessity.htm

Three Keys.
... You love Him, Jesus, the One so lovable. ... Jesus Himself, as He conies to us through
John's eyes and speech, is so believable, so trustworthy, so lovable. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/three keys.htm

Whether God Can be Loved Wholly
... This is impossible. God is infinitely lovable, since each thing is lovable in
proportion as it is good, and since God's goodness is infinite. ...
/.../aquinas/nature and grace/article five whether god can.htm

Whether Evil is the Cause and Object of Hatred?
... Objection 3: Further, the same thing is not at the same time both good and evil.
But the same thing is lovable and hateful to different subjects. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether evil is the cause.htm

Whether to be Loved is More Proper to Charity than to Love?
... Reply to Objection 1: A better man, through being better, is more lovable;
but through having more perfect charity, loves more. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether to be loved is.htm

Lovable (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Having qualities that excite, or are fitted to excite,
love; worthy of love. Multi-Version Concordance Lovable (2 Occurrences). ...
/l/lovable.htm - 7k

Lovely (19 Occurrences)
... 2. (superl.) Lovable; amiable; having qualities of any kind which excite, or are
fitted to excite, love or friendship. 3. (superl.) Loving; tender. ...
/l/lovely.htm - 13k

Naomi (25 Occurrences)
... The lovable; my delight, the wife of Elimelech, and mother of Mahlon and Chilion,
and mother-in-law of Ruth (1:2, 20, 21; 2:1). Elimelech and his wife left the ...
/n/naomi.htm - 17k

Lounging (2 Occurrences)

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Wins (3 Occurrences)
... Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever wins respect, whatever
is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is of good repute ...
/w/wins.htm - 7k

Repute (12 Occurrences)
... Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever wins respect, whatever
is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is of good repute ...
/r/repute.htm - 10k

Deemed (14 Occurrences)
... Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever wins respect, whatever
is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is of good repute ...
/d/deemed.htm - 10k

Courage (74 Occurrences)
... Romans 5:7 Why, it is scarcely conceivable that any one would die for a simply just
man, although for a good and lovable man perhaps some one, here and there ...
/c/courage.htm - 31k

Conceivable (2 Occurrences)
... Romans 5:7 Why, it is scarcely conceivable that any one would die for a simply just
man, although for a good and lovable man perhaps some one, here and there ...
/c/conceivable.htm - 7k

Cherish (20 Occurrences)
... Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever wins respect, whatever
is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is of good repute ...
/c/cherish.htm - 13k

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