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Strong's G2705 καταφιλέω (kataphileo)

Kataphileo means “kiss” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2705 — chatsarshual in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2705
Language Greek
Linked Usages 25
Books 15

Strong's G2705 Quick Answer

Strong's G2705 καταφιλέω (kataphileo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kataphileo (kat-af-ee-leh'-o) v. 1. to kiss earnestly [from G2596 and G5368] It has 25 linked Bible usages across 15 books. Visible English usage signals include kiss. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
kataphileo (kat-af-ee-leh'-o) v. 1. to kiss earnestly [from G2596 and G5368]
Usage
25 linked usages
Books
15 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
kiss

Meaning and Definition

kataphileo (kat-af-ee-leh'-o) v. 1. to kiss earnestly [from G2596 and G5368] KJV: kiss Root(s): G2596, G5368

Original Word
καταφιλέω
Transliteration
kataphileo
Derivation
Root: φιλέω R1: 2596 R2: 5368
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2705. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to kiss

Usage: κατα-φιλέω, -ῶ [in LXX chiefly for נָשַׁק ;] to kiss fervently, kiss affectionately: Mat.26:49, Mrk.14:45, Luk.7:38, 45 15:20, Act.20:37.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2705 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kataphileo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

kiss Luke 7:45

How Strong's G2705 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 14 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2705 (καταφιλέω) appears 19 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2705 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2705 in the New Testament

6 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 26:49 KJV

And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

Mark 14:45 KJV

And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.

Luke 7:38 KJV

And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.

Strong's G2705 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

14 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 31:28 Septuagint / Brenton

And I was not counted worthy to embrace my children and my daughters; now then thou hast wrought foolishly.

Genesis 32:1 Septuagint / Brenton

And Laban rose up in the morning, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them; and Laban having turned back, departed to his place.

Genesis 45:15 Septuagint / Brenton

And he kissed all his brethren, and wept on them; and after these things his brethren spoke to him.

Strong's G2705 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

5 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 4:47 Septuagint / Brenton

Then Darius the king stood up, and kissed him, and wrote letters for him unto all the treasurers and lieutenants and captains and governors, that they should safely convey on their way both him, and all those that go up with him to build Jerusalem.

Tobit 7:6 Septuagint / Brenton

Then Raguel leaped up, and kissed him, and wept,

Tobit 10:13 Septuagint / Brenton

And he said to his daughter, Honor thy father and thy mother-in-law, which are now thy parents, that I may hear good report of thee. And he kissed her. Edna also said to Tobias, The Lord of heaven restore thee, my dear brother, and grant that I may see thy children of my daughter Sarah before I die, that I may rejoice before the Lord: behold, I commit my daughter unto thee, of special trust; wherefore do not entreat her evil.

Usage Excerpts

First 25 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2705.

Genesis 31:28 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I was not counted worthy to embrace my children and my daughters; now then thou hast wrought foolishly.
Genesis 32:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Laban rose up in the morning, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them; and Laban having turned back, departed to his place.
Genesis 45:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he kissed all his brethren, and wept on them; and after these things his brethren spoke to him.
Exodus 4:27 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the Lord said to Aaron, Go into the wilderness to meet Moses; and he went and met him in the mount of God, and they kissed each other.
Ruth 1:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The Lord grant you that ye may find rest each of you in the house of her husband: and she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept.
Ruth 1:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And they lifted up their voice, and wept again; and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law and returned to her people; but Ruth followed her.
1 Kingdoms 20:41 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And when the lad went in, then David arose from the ergab, and fell upon his face, and did obeisance to him three times, and they kissed each other, and wept for each other, for a great while.
2 Kingdoms 14:33 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Joab went in to the king, and brought him word: and he called Absalom, and he went in to the king, and did him obeisance, and fell upon his face to the ground, even in the presence of the king; and the king kissed Absalom.
2 Kingdoms 15:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it came to pass when a man came near to do him obeisance, that he stretched out his hand, and took hold of him, and kissed him.
2 Kingdoms 19:40 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And all the people went over Jordan, and the king went over; and the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned to his place.
2 Kingdoms 20:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? and the right hand of Joab took hold of the beard of Amasa to kiss him.
3 Kingdoms 2:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Bathsheba went in to King Solomon to speak to him concerning Adonijah; and the king rose up to meet her, and kissed her, and sat on the throne, and a throne was set for the mother of the king, and she sat on his right hand.
3 Kingdoms 19:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Elisha left the cattle, and ran after Elijah and said, I will kiss my father, and follow after thee. And Elijah said, Return, for I have done a work for thee.
Psalms 84:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Mercy and truth are met together: Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
Matthew 26:49 New Testament, KJV
And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
Mark 14:45 New Testament, KJV
And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.
Luke 7:38 New Testament, KJV
And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.
Luke 7:45 New Testament, KJV
Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.
Luke 15:20 New Testament, KJV
And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
Acts 20:37 New Testament, KJV
And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him,
1 Esdras 4:47 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then Darius the king stood up, and kissed him, and wrote letters for him unto all the treasurers and lieutenants and captains and governors, that they should safely convey on their way both him, and all those that go up with him to build Jerusalem.
Tobit 7:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then Raguel leaped up, and kissed him, and wept,
Tobit 10:13 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And he said to his daughter, Honor thy father and thy mother-in-law, which are now thy parents, that I may hear good report of thee. And he kissed her. Edna also said to Tobias, The Lord of heaven restore thee, my dear brother, and grant that I may see thy children of my daughter Sarah before I die, that I may rejoice before the Lord: behold, I commit my daughter unto thee, of special trust; wherefore do not entreat her evil.
3 Maccabees 5:49 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
thought that they had come to the last moment of their lives, to the end of what they had tremblingly expected. They gave way, therefore, to lamentations and moans: they kissed each other: those nearest of kin to each other hung about one another’s necks: fathers about their sons, mothers their daughters: other women held their infants to their breasts, which drew what seemed their last milk.
Wisdom of Sirach 29:5 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Till he hath received, he will kiss a man’s hand; And for his neighbor’s money he will speak submissively: But when he should repay, he will prolong the time, And return words of grief, And complain of the time.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2705, grouped by book.

Genesis 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ruth 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Kingdoms 4 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 Kingdoms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 3 usages, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Tobit 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2705 FAQ

What does kataphileo (καταφιλέω) mean?

Kataphileo (Strong's G2705) is a Greek word most simply glossed "kiss". kataphileo (kat-af-ee-leh'-o) v. 1. to kiss earnestly [from G2596 and G5368]

How many times is kataphileo (καταφιλέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 25 linked usages for Strong's G2705 across 15 books.

Where can I study kataphileo (καταφιλέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2705 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate kataphileo (καταφιλέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as kiss. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2705 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 14 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 5 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2705, with linked reader references where each row is available.