καταφιλέω (kataphiléō) — Kiss
Greek word study: καταφιλέω (kataphiléō), Strong's G2705. to kiss earnestly
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to kiss earnestly
KJV translation words: kiss
Strong's G2705 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 26:49 and last appears in Acts 20:37.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 6)
- Matthew 26:49 — κατεφίλησεν — kissed
- Mark 14:45 — κατεφίλησεν — he kissed
- Luke 7:38 — κατεφίλει — was kissing
- Luke 7:45 — καταφιλοῦσά — kissing
- Luke 15:20 — κατεφίλησεν — he kissed
- Acts 20:37 — κατεφίλουν — they were kissing
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Frequently asked questions
What does kataphiléō (G2705) mean?
To kiss earnestly.
How is G2705 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2705 as: kiss.
How often does καταφιλέω (kataphiléō) appear?
Strong's G2705 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 26:49 and last appears in Acts 20:37.
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