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love
Deep affection and commitment; primarily used for familial bonds
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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