How many different types of love does the Bible mention?

Posted : 16 Aug, 2011 02:27 PM

Answer:



There are only three types of love mentioned in the Bible. 1. agape (unconditional love) 2. PHILEO 3. Storge

(brotherly love or personal affection and it expects a return.)

Jesus loves everyone with "agape" love, and He tells us to have "agape" love towards everyone. (It's pronounced A-gap-a')



There are four kinds of love: agape, philia, storge, and eros.

Agape -- unconditional love, God for mankind

Philia -- Philiadepia, the city of brotherly love, or love that exists between close friends.

Storge -- Love that grows between family members.



Only three types are mentioned in the Bible Eros has no mention at all I guess God reasoned we could sort that one out ourselves!



Eros; A special intimate love between just two people for life; not to be shared or thrown about as is the trend today. When people in love become intimate the are joined in not just a physical act but joined in spirit. Hence the quote "Joined in the flesh" You will become one body.





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