ἀγαπητὸς
agapētós
beloved
Primarily, one who is dearly loved or cherished; denoting the object of deep affection or favor. Frequently used to indicate a person who receives special affection, such as a close friend, family member, or favorite, and in religious texts often to describe individuals esteemed or specially chosen. The semantic range includes 'beloved,' 'dear,' and 'esteemed one,' sometimes with the nuance of one who is approved or highly regarded.
Colossians 4:7 · Word #9
Lexicon G27
| Lemma | ἀγαπητός |
| Transliteration | agapētós |
| Strong's | G27 |
| Definition | Primarily, one who is dearly loved or cherished; denoting the object of deep affection or favor. Frequently used to indicate a person who receives special affection, such as a close friend, family member, or favorite, and in religious texts often to describe individuals esteemed or specially chosen. The semantic range includes 'beloved,' 'dear,' and 'esteemed one,' sometimes with the nuance of one who is approved or highly regarded. |
Morphology ADJ.A NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.A — Attributive Adjective — Describes a noun directly |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | beloved |
| Literal | beloved |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀγαπητός |
| Strong's | G27 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G27-08
beloved one
| Morphological Notes | Substantive adjective; nominative masculine singular (NMS). Functions as a noun describing a male person characterized as loved or cherished. |
| Rendering Rationale | As a verbal adjective from ἀγαπάω, it denotes one who is the recipient of love or esteem. The nominative masculine singular substantive form is best rendered as "beloved one," preserving both its adjectival origin and its standalone, personal sense. |
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