ἀγαπητοί
agapetoi
Beloved
from ἀγαπάω; beloved:--(dearly, well) beloved, dear.
1 John 3:21 · Word #1
Lexicon G27
| Lemma | ἀγαπητός |
| Transliteration | agapētós |
| Strong's | G27 |
| In-context | Beloved |
| Literal | beloved-ones |
Morphology ADJ.S VOC M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | VOC — Vocative — Direct address |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀγαπητός |
| Strong's | G27 |
SIBI-P1 G27-05
the loved ones (masculine, plural); O loved ones
| Root | ἀγαπητός (agapētos) |
| Core Meanings | beloved, dearly loved, cherished, valued in love |
| Semantic Range | beloved, dearly loved, cherished, esteemed, those held in affectionate regard |
| Conceptual Significance | Frequently used in apostolic address to communities of believers, the term expresses covenantal and familial love rooted in God’s prior love. It reflects both divine election (“beloved of God”) and mutual affection within the covenant community. |
| Morphological Notes | Adjective from ἀγαπάω. Forms attested here include nominative masculine plural (NMP), vocative masculine plural (VMP), and accusative masculine plural (AMP). Functions substantivally (“the loved ones”) when used without a noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective ἀγαπητοί derives from ἀγαπάω (“to love”) and carries the sense of those who are loved. Rendering it as “the loved ones” preserves the verbal root idea (having been loved) while reflecting the masculine plural nominative/accusative form; in vocative usage it is naturally rendered “O loved ones,” preserving the plural address. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ἀγαπητός (beloved, dearly loved, cherished, valued in love)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G27-01 |
agapeta | the loved-ones (neuter plural, nominative/accusative) |
G27-02 |
agapete | O one-loved |
G27-03 |
agapeten | the one-loved (feminine singular) |
Word Usage (61 occurrences of G27)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 3:17 | ἀγαπητός | agapetos | |
| Matthew 12:18 | ἀγαπητός | agapetos | |
| Matthew 17:5 | ἀγαπητός | agapetos |