ἘΡΩΣΗΣ, ἐρωσης
ERŌSĒS, erōsēs
Sounds Like: eh-ROH-sehs
Translations: of love, of desire, of Eros
From the root: ΕΡΩΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is the genitive singular form of the noun 'ἔρως' (erōs), which means 'love' or 'desire'. It refers to passionate, often sexual, love or desire, distinct from 'ἀγάπη' (agapē) which denotes a broader, unconditional love. In a sentence, it would indicate possession or origin, such as 'the power of love' or 'born of desire'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
Strong’s number: G2037 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 4:68
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