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The ancient Greeks came up with seven different words for the types of love. Experts break down what they mean and how to foster the types of love in your life.
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Agape is used by Christians to express the unconditional love of God for His children. [4] [non-primary source needed] This type of love was further explained by Thomas Aquinas as "to will the good of another". [5] Eros (ἔρως, érōs) means "love, mostly of the sexual passion". [6] The Modern Greek word "erotas" means "intimate love".
Most people interested in the greek words for love are interested because they are interested in studying the bible. Those three references are the three that give the clearest examples illustrating the meaning, in context, of agape as used by NT authors. Also, they are the most 'famous' examples of the use of the word 'love' in the bible.
Kama (the god of love) gave her to me, that I may love her Love is the giver, love is the acceptor Enter thou, the bride, the ocean of love With love then, I receive thee May she remain thine, thine own, O God of love Verily, thou art, prosperity itself May the heaven bestow thee, may the earth receive thee
To another Valentine's Day spent with the love of my life, and to many more. Valentine's Day Messages for Wives. Getty Images. I love you more than you'll ever know. Happy Valentine's Day!
Storge (/ ˈ s t ɔːr ɡ i / STOR-gee; [1] from Ancient Greek στοργή (storgḗ) 'love, affection'), [2] or familial love, refers to natural or instinctual affection, [1] [3] such as the love of a parent towards offspring and vice versa. In social psychology, another term for love between good friends is philia. [3]