REED 12: MIDTERMS

Love is mentioned: 310 times

Old Testament: 131 times

New Testament: 179 times

How many times is love mentioned in the King James Version

Love is mentioned: 348 times

Old Testament: 133 times

New Testament: 215 times

How many times is love mentioned in the New American Standard Version

St. Jerome

- Translated the Bible from Hebrew to Latin

Song of Songs

- Series of pictures of the relationship between a man and a woman

Raya

- Signifies friendship, companionship, and soulmate connection

- Deep bond where individuals can share anything with each other

Ahava

- Is the love of the will

- More profound than fleeting romantic feelings

- Emotion that leads to commitment

- Deep affection

- Sense of desire to be with someone so much that your heart aches

- Is strong as death

- It is what makes things last

- Decision to join your life to the life of another

Dod

- literally means 'carouse, to rock' or 'to fondle'

- Is the physical, sexual element to a relationship

- Understood as a spiritual, beautiful, and powerful act meant to endure forever

Sex

- Is ultimately a spiritual act

- Beautiful and powerful, meant to endure

Affair

- Is two people sharing the dod flame but with no other flames

- No friendship, no commitment, no loyalty, no sacrifice

Epithemia

- For sexual love, for that desire with connotation of lust

Eros

- Designed passionate love, a drive toward union which bring about personal fulfillment

Philia

- Affectionate inclination between siblings and friends

Storge

- Affection between parents and offspring

Agape

- Total dedication to another's welfare regardless of sacrifice or personal cost, it is a total movement of the will independent of sentiment or feeling

- Such is the love of Jesus

Lex Talionis

- Law of Retaliation

- "Eye for an eye", "love for love"

Love is Patient

- It refers to the quality of one who does not act on impulse and avoids giving offense.

- Does not mean letting ourselves be constantly mistreated, tolerating physical aggression, or allowing other people to use us.

- Takes root when you recognize that other people also have a right to live in this world, just as they are.

Love is Kind

- It is proactive in doing good and being of assistance, showing love through deeds rather than just words.

Love is Not Jealous

- Finding joy in another's good fortune and valuing their achievements, moving beyond self-concern

Love is Not Boastful

- Focuses on others, characterized by humility rather than seeking to be the center of attention.

Love is Not Arrogant or Rude

- It is gentle, thoughtful, and avoids causing suffering, fostering positive relationships

Love is Generous

- It involves serving others unstintingly, expecting nothing in return, and can even lead to self-sacrifice

Love is Not Irritable or Resentful

- While anger can be a natural feeling, love actively avoids hatred and seeks peace, not letting the sun go down on anger

Love Forgives

- It involves overcoming resentment by seeking to understand and excuse the weaknesses of others, and also forgiving oneself

Love Rejoices in the Right

- A loving person finds happiness in the well-being of others and gives joyfully

Love Bears All Things

- This implies limiting judgment and refraining from harsh condemnation, cherishing the good name of others

Love Believes All Things

- It fosters trust, allowing for freedom, sincerity, and transparency in relationships without the need for control

Love Hopes All Things

- It maintains hope for the future, believing in the potential for others to change and mature, and seeing them from a supernatural perspective

Love Endures All Things

This signifies a positive attitude in bearing trials and a constant readiness to confront any challenge. It is a love that never gives up, even in the darkest hour

Wǒ ài nǐ

"I love you" in Mandarin

- Considered a serious declaration of deep emotional attachment, rarely used casually

- Numbers like 520 (wǔ èr líng) can also convey the same meaning

Wǒ xǐ huān nǐ

Literally meaning "I like you" in Mandarin

Ik hou van jou / Ik hou van je

"I love you" in Dutch

Ik ben verliefd op je

"I am in love with you." in Dutch

Minä rakastan sinua /(shortened to "Rakastan sinua" or "Mä rakastan sua")

"I love you" in Finnish

Je t'aime

"I love you" in French, reserved for romantic love

Je t'aime bien or Je t'aime beaucoup

"I like you" in French, To express affection without romantic implications to friends or family

Ich liebe dich

"I love you" in German

Aloha au ia ʻoe / Aloha nui loa

"I love you" in Hawaiian

Aloha

In Hawaiian, it signifies love, affection, peace, compassion, and mercy

Ti amo

Used exclusively for romantic love-in Italian

Ti voglio bene

Used to express love for family and friends, meaning "I want good for you-in Italian

Aishiteru

"I love you," but it is used less frequently and typically in very serious romantic contexts in Japan compared to Western cultures

Suki da or Suki desu

Often expresses strong liking or romantic interest, and can convey a sense of love without the intensity of "aishiteru"

Saranghae

Is the casual form and most commonly used for "I love you" among people in love, family, and friends - in Korean

Saranghaeyo

Polite "I love you" in Korea

Saranghamnida

"I love you" formally- in Korea

Kocham cię / Ja cię kocham

This is the most common way to say "I love you" in Polish

Ľúbim ťa

A more naive way, used for family, new partners, or publicly for a forever partner in Slovak

Milujem ťa

Is a very strong expression, used for serious romantic relationships in Slovak

Te quiero

Spanish:

Commonly used among family members, close friends, and romantic partners to express affection and love. It can be translated as "I love you" or "I care for you."

Te amo

Spanish:

This phrase carries a stronger and deeper emotional intensity, often reserved for romantic love, akin to saying "I love you" in a more passionate and profound way. In some Latin American countries, it can also be used with close family members.

Jag älskar dig / Jag är kär i dig

This is a strong statement, typically reserved for romantic partners in Swedish

Ninakupenda / Nakupenda or Ninakupenda sana

"I love you very much" in Swahili

- God Is Love

- The Trinity as the Embodiment of Love

- Love and Imago Dei (Image of God)

- Love as the Fulfillment and Sum of the Law

- Eschatological and Eternal Love

Theological Dimensions of Love