08/29/2026
Tonight 5-7:30
Discipleship Saturday:
Topic
Love in the Valley!
Inspired by
Broken Chains JC
East Coast Rally
Greek Words for Love
Ancient Greek breaks down love into specific relational types:
• Agape (ἀγάπη / ἀγαπάω): Unconditional, self-giving, and sacrificial love—often used to describe God's love for humanity.
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• Phileo (φιλέω): Warm, tender brotherly affection and deep friendship.
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• Eros (ἔρως): Passionate, romantic, or physical desire.
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• Storge (στοργή): Natural familial love, such as the bond between parents and children.
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Hebrew Words for Love
Hebrew uses a broad term for devotion alongside words for specific bonds:
• Ahav / Ahavah (אַהֲבָה): The core word for love, representing a deep emotional bond, loyalty, and committed action between people or toward God.
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• Chesed (חֶסֶד): Often translated as steadfast love, mercy, or loving-kindness.
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• Dod / Dodi (דּוֹד): Romantic or spousal love, meaning "beloved".
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• Racham (רַחַם): Tender mercies, deep compassion, or womb-like maternal care.
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Aramaic Words for Love
Aramaic—the everyday spoken language in parts of the ancient Near East and New Testament
• Chav / Chuv (חַב): Standard word for unconditional or flowing affection and attachment.
• Rakhmah (רַחְמָא): Compassion, mercy, and tender care in personal relationships.
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