5368.  Strong's Dictionary Study




5368. phileo {fil-eh'-o}; from 5384; to be a friend to (fond of

[an individual or an object]), i.e. have affection for (denoting

personal attachment, as a matter of sentiment or feeling; while

25 is wider, embracing especially the judgment and the

deliberate assent of the will as a matter of principle, duty and

propriety: the two thus stand related very much as 2309 and 1014,

 or as 2372 and 3563 respectively; the former being chiefly of

the heart and the latter of the head); specifically, to kiss (as

a mark of tenderness): --kiss, love.[ql




 


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