THE APPEARANCE OF THE WORDS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT

THE APPEARANCE OF THE WORDS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT

 

 

lb. There is the noun "Kiss" (Philema - jilhma).

This appears 8 times in the N.T. an is always rendered by the word kiss.
Luke 7:45; 22:48; Rom. 16:16; 1 Cor. 16:20; 2 Cor. 13:12; 1 Thess. 5:26; 1 Pet. 5:14
In its root meaning it is the word for love of a warm and personal kind.

2b. The simple verb "Kiss" (Phileo jilhsw).
The verb appears 25 times in the N.T. and all but four appear in the Gospels. Only 3 times is this word rendered "kiss", and each time in connection with the treachery of Judas.(Matt. 26:48; Mark 14:44; Luke 22:47).
In every other case the word is translated "love".
This is the usual word for denoting warm, personal affection.

3b. The compound verb "Kiss" (kataphileo katejilhsen).
This word appears five times in the N.T., four being in the Gospels.
Matt: 26:49; Mark 14:45; Luke 7:38; 15:20. Once in Acts 20:37.
The preposition compounded. with the verb intensifies its meaning, and conveys a passionate display by smothering  with kisses.
This was the manner in which Judas betrayed. Christ.(Matt. 26:49; Mark 14:45)
The sinful woman showed her love for Christ in this way (Luke 7:38).
The father manifested his love for the returning prodigal this way (Luke 15:20).
The Ephesian elders showed their love for Paul in this manner (Acts 20:37).