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     • In the Bible, love is the essence of God’s character and the defining quality of his selfless, life-giving relationship with humanity. The biblical authors display the meaning of love through stories, poetry, and discourse.
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2. www.desiringgod.org › articles › the-meanings-ofThe Meanings of Love in the Bible - Desiring God

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   Love in the Bible, as in our everyday usage, can be directed from person to person or from a person to things. When directed toward things, love means enjoying or taking pleasure in those things. Love towards persons is more complex.

3. www.gotquestions.org › God-is-loveWhat does it mean that God is love? | GotQuestions.org

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   Dec 5, 2022 · Let’s look at how the Bible describes love, and then we will see a few ways in which God is the essence of love. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

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5. www.christianity.com › wiki › bibleWhat Is Love According to the Bible? - Christianity

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   May 15, 2020 · What Is Love According to the Bible? God is rich in unfailing love to all who love Him, trust Him, confess their sins, experience His forgiveness, and obey Him wholeheartedly. Love is the greatest virtue.

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   What is the meaning of love in the Bible? Get answers to common questions, learn about different types of love, and see how they were modeled by Jesus.

7. bibleproject.com › how-do-we-describe-gods-loveA Close Look at the Meaning of God's Love - BibleProject

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   The love of God is described by biblical authors using a Hebrew word with no English equivalent. Explore what it means in the story of the Bible.

8. www.christianity.com › wiki › christian-termsWhat Is Love? Bible Definition - Christianity

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   Jan 29, 2024 · In John 15:13 (NIV), Jesus says, "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." The biblical definition of love is a selfless, sacrificial, and unconditional commitment to the well-being of others, reflecting the divine nature of God's love as revealed in Scripture.

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   What is love according to the Bible?

   • The word “love” has an extremely wide spectrum of meanings. So, what is “love” according to the Bible? 1. Love is not God. Instead, God is love (1 John 4:8; 1 John 4:16). 2. Love is not sex, but couples express their love physically in sexual ways, including intercourse, which sometimes leads to the birth of a child.

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   Why is love so important in the Bible?

   • Love is self-sacrificing, generous, unending, not a temporary feeling or attraction. Because of God's love for the world, we know love is also undeserving and often unreciprocated. Rooted in the very nature of God, love, stands as a central theme throughout Scripture, offering a transcendent and selfless understanding of affection.

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   What does God say about love?

   • The most basic thing that can be said about love in relation to God is that “God is love” (1 John 4:8, 16; cf. 2 Corinthians 13:11). This does not mean that God is an old-fashioned name for the ideal of love. It suggests, rather, that one of the best words to describe God’s character is love.

   The Meanings of Love in the Bible - Desiring God

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   What does Jesus say about love?

   • Jesus sums up the whole Old Testament in the commandments to love God with all your heart and soul and mind and to love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:37-40). The failure to love God like this characterized many of the religious leaders of Jesus’ day (Luke 11:42).

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   What does it mean to love God?

   • Rather, love for God is a deep adoration for his moral beauty and his complete fullness and sufficiency. It is delighting in him and a desire to know him and be with him. But in order to delight in God, one must have some conviction that he is good, and some assurance that our future with him will be a happy one.

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   What are examples of Love in the Bible?

   • The Bible provides numerous examples of love, especially the love of Christ, revealing the depth and breadth of His compassion, kindness, and sacrificial nature. Here are 5 examples of Jesus' love illustrated throughout Scripture: Healing the Sick (Matthew 14:14): Moved with compassion, Jesus often healed the sick and afflicted.

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10. www.jesus-everyday.com › biblical-meaning-of-loveBiblical meaning of Love – Biblical symbolism explained

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    Throughout the Bible, love is symbolized by actions such as forgiveness, compassion, and service to others. This deep and profound love is ultimately exemplified in the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the cross for the redemption of humanity.