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ΚΑΤΕΦΙΛΩΝ, κατεφιλων

KATEPHILŌN, katephilōn

Sounds Like: kah-teh-FEE-lon

Translations: kissed, embraced, kissed much, kissed fervently

From the root: ΚΑΤΑΦΙΛΕΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This word describes an action of kissing, often with intensity or repeatedly, implying affection, devotion, or sometimes betrayal. It is a compound verb formed from 'κατά' (down, thoroughly) and 'φιλέω' (to love, to kiss), emphasizing the thoroughness or fervor of the action. It is used to describe a deep or repeated act of kissing.

Inflection: Imperfect Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Strong’s number: G2705 (Lookup on BibleHub)


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