ἀγαπητός (agapētos) means “beloved” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: ag-ap-ay-tos' Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
ἀγαπητός · agapētos · beloved
ἀγαπητός, -ή, -όν (ἀγαπάω), [in LXX chiefly for יָתִיד, יָדִיד ;] beloved (see M, Pr., 221); (a) by God: of Christ, Mat.3:17; of men, Rom.1:7; (b) by Christians, of one another: 1Co.4:14; frequently as form of address, ib. 10:14; opposite to ἐχθρός, Rom.11:28 (see AR, Eph., 229; Cremer, 17; MM, VGT, see word). (AS)
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loved, beloved, with two special applications: the Beloved, a title of the Messiah (Christ), as beloved beyond all others by the God who sent Him; of Christians, as beloved by God, Christ, and one another.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| beloved | 54 |
| my beloved | 2 |
| a beloved | 1 |
| as a beloved | 1 |
| they are loved | 1 |
| who are loved | 1 |
| whom i love | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| beloved | 42 |
| dearly beloved | 8 |
| dear | 3 |
| the beloved | 2 |
| wellbeloved | 2 |
| a beloved | 1 |
| to | 1 |
| unto the wellbeloved | 1 |
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And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!”
Read word by word“Here is My Servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations.
Read word by wordWhile Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”
Read word by wordAnd a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”
Read word by wordThen a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him!”
Read word by wordFinally, having one beloved son, he sent him to them. ‘They will respect my son,’ he said.
Read word by wordand the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”
Read word by word‘What shall I do?’ asked the owner of the vineyard. ‘I will send my beloved son. Perhaps they will respect him.’
Read word by wordSo we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
Read word by wordTo all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Read word by wordRegarding the gospel, they are enemies on your account; but regarding election, they are loved on account of the patriarchs.
Read word by wordDo not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”
Read word by wordGreet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.
Read word by wordGreet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord.
Read word by wordGreet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my beloved Stachys.
Read word by wordGreet Tryphena and Tryphosa, women who have worked hard in the Lord. Greet my beloved Persis, who has worked very hard in the Lord.
Read word by wordI am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children.
Read word by wordThat is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church.
Read word by wordTherefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.
Read word by wordTherefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Read word by wordTherefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Read word by wordHave you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.
Read word by wordBe imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,
Read word by wordTychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing.
Read word by wordTherefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
Read word by wordTherefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
Read word by wordYou learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
Read word by wordTychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.
Read word by wordWith him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.
Read word by wordLuke, the beloved physician, and Demas send you greetings.
Read word by wordWe cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.
Read word by wordThose who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.
Read word by wordTo Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
Read word by wordPaul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker,
Read word by wordno longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.
Read word by wordEven though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation.
Read word by wordDo not be deceived, my beloved brothers.
Read word by wordMy beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
Read word by wordListen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?
Read word by wordBeloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.
Read word by wordBeloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.
Read word by wordFor He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
Read word by wordBeloved, this is now my second letter to you. Both of them are reminders to stir you to wholesome thinking
Read word by wordBeloved, do not let this one thing escape your notice: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.
Read word by wordTherefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.
Read word by wordConsider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave him.
Read word by wordTherefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.
Read word by wordBeloved, I am not writing to you a new commandment, but an old one, which you have had from the beginning. This commandment is the message you have heard.
Read word by wordBeloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.
Read word by wordBeloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God,
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