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Meaning of agape

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

agape

Pronunciation:/əˈɡeɪp//əˈɡeɪp/

adjective

Definitions

  1. In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention; as with mouth hanging open.

  2. Wide open.

adverb

Definitions

  1. In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention.

  2. Open wide.

agape

Pronunciation:/ɑˈɡɑː.peɪ/

noun

Definitions

  1. The love of God for mankind, or the benevolent love of Christians for others.

  2. Spiritual, altruistic, beneficial love which wills good for others.

  3. A love feast, especially one held in the early Christian Church in connection with the Eucharist.