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Luke 22:47


Footnote:

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Φιλῆσαι (from φιλέω) primarily means "to love" or "to show affection" in classical Greek. While it could be used in contexts that could imply a kiss, it does not directly mean "to kiss." The more specific verbs for "to kiss" would be κατεφίλησα (katephílēsa) or the noiun φιλεῖν (phileîn) used in the next verse. Therefore, φιλῆσαι generally conveys a broader sense of affection or love, which could include kissing, but it does not exclusively refer to the act of kissing.