AGAPH outside the New Testament

One of the McKays musicke at ozemail.com.au
Fri Jun 14 10:44:23 EDT 2002


> Yes, I see what you mean.  Of course, I agree that they are two opposite
> extremes, and two opposite uses of the word.
>
> The question is, what relates them?  Or can a Greek word just mean one
thing
> and the complete opposite for no apparent reason?
>
I think we are in the same ball park, as they say, Jonathan.
Our emails crossed!

I think that it is a similar thing to English  in this instance.

In English "love" can mean a pure, selfless emotion, or lust, or can relate
to enjoying chocolate.

The problem seems to me to be the idea that each Greek word has a special
restricted meaning.
David McKay
musicke at ozemail.com.au
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