agape
Agapē (Gk. αγάπη [aˈɣa.pi]), is rooted in Greek and is one of several words translated into English simply as "love". There are several varying contemporary meanings, including those derived from biblical sources. With regards to it's ancient use, it is thought that this word represents divine, unconditional, self-sacrificing, active, volitional, and thoughtful love. Early Christians used the term to refer to the self-sacrificing love of God for humanity, which they were committed to reciprocating and practicing towards God and among one another.
5 responses
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Angel Foice gave props (10 Aug 2008):
awwwwh.
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George Boyd gave props (14 Aug 2008):
thats real cool ... got my vote
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Deborah Ziegler gave props (8 Sep 2008):
love the ink . . .
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Megan Haslup said (5 Oct 2008):
the writing looks really cool
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Maria Ploumaki said (11 Feb 2009):
its αγάπη in modern greek and it pretty much means all you said.
