Strong’s Greek • Noun, Feminine

G26: agapē

ἀγάπη

Pronounced: /ag-ah-pay/ • From G25 (agapaō — to love unconditionally)

Short Definition: Divine, self-giving, covenantal love

Exhaustive Lexicon Definition & Theological Meaning

Unconditional, sacrificial benevolence and affection; the very nature of God’s heart toward His Beloved Son and His redeemed people.

Brown-Driver-Briggs / Thayer Exegesis:

Thayer: Affection, good-will, love, benevolence; God’s deliberate, redemptive love.

KJV Translation Usage
love (86x), charity (27x), dear (1x)
Total Biblical Occurrences
116 Times
Asante Twi Equivalent
Ɔdɔ (Onyankopɔn Dɔ Kronkron)

Key Biblical Occurrences

G26 (ἀγάπη) appears in these foundational scripture passages:

Ephesians 1:4Ephesians 2:4Ephesians 3:19John 3:16Romans 8:39