love

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Etymology

Ancient Hebrewahavah(Hebrew)

Deep affection and commitment; primarily used for familial bonds

From a root meaning to give/breathe

Hebrew (Covenant Love)hesed(Hebrew)

Steadfast, covenantal love; loyalty that does not depend on emotion

Often translated as 'loving-kindness' or 'mercy'

Classical Greekagape(Greek)

Self-giving, unconditional divine love

New Testament foundation for Christian ethics

Classical Greek (Erotic)eros(Greek)

Romantic, passionate, erotic love

Platonic philosophy explores eros as path to the divine

Classical Greek (Fraternal)philia(Greek)

Brotherly love, affection between friends

Foundation of philosophy (philo-sophia = love of wisdom)

אָהַבahav

to love, be beloved

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חֶסֶדchesed

mercy

ἀγάπηagape

love