Transliteration: kataphileo · verb
| Meaning | I kiss affectionately |
|---|---|
| Part of speech | verb |
| Frequency | 6x in the New Testament |
| Key inflected forms | κατεφίλησεν, κατεφίλει, καταφιλοῦσά, κατεφίλουν |
| Example verses | Matt 26:49 · Mark 14:45 · Luke 7:38 · Luke 7:45 · Luke 15:20 |
καταφιλέω (kataphileo) is a verb that occurs 6 times in the Greek New Testament (Koine). It means “I kiss affectionately” and first appears in Matt 26:49.
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