G5368
Love (Phileo)
φιλέω (phileō)
Brotherly affection — warm, tender, personal friendship love.
Greek
Pronunciation: fil-EH-oh
Definition
Phileō is the Greek word for brotherly love, describing warm personal affection, tender friendship, and emotional attachment. It is the love of deep friendship, family bonds, and heartfelt fondness.
Featured KJV occurrences (3)
John 21:17
“He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me?”Read in context
Romans 12:10
“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another.”Read in context
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