ο Ιησούς σε αγαπάει
o Iisoús se agapáei
The phrase 'Jesus loves you' in Greek is ο Ιησούς σε αγαπάει (o Iisoús se agapáei).
This religious statement is used to express that Jesus Christ cares for someone with divine love.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'the Jesus you loves', where ο is the definite article and σε is the pronoun 'you' in the accusative case.
Which one should you use?
The form ο Ιησούς σε αγαπά is a common, slightly more concise alternative to the default ο Ιησούς σε αγαπάει. Both are present tense forms of the verb αγαπάω. Additionally, ο Ιησούς σας αγαπάει is used to address a group of people or to use the formal/polite 'you'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To address a group of people or to use the polite 'you', replace the pronoun σε with σας.
How do you pronounce it?
o Iisoús se agapáei
Did you know?
- The verb αγαπάω used here comes from agape, a specific kind of unconditional and selfless love that is distinct from the romantic love denoted by the word eros.
- The name Ιησούς actually has roots in Aramaic, the language spoken by Jesus during his lifetime, rather than being originally Greek.
- Because the phrase uses αγαπάω, it implies a love that is a conscious choice and a commitment, rather than just a feeling or an emotion.
Examples in context
- Ὁ Χριστός σ' αγαπάειChrist loves you
- Ὁ Ιησούς σέ αγαπάειLoves you
- Να θυμάσαι ότι ο Ιησούς σε αγαπάει.Na thymasai oti o Iisous se agapaei.Remember that Jesus loves you.
- Μην φοβάσαι, ο Ιησούς σε αγαπάει πάντα.Min fovasai, o Iisous se agapaei panta.Do not be afraid, Jesus always loves you.
- Ο Ιησούς σε αγαπάει πολύ, Νίκο.O Iisous se agapaei poli, Niko.Jesus loves you very much, Nikos.
Example conversation
Anastasia is comforting Nikos during a difficult time.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΦαίνεσαι πολύ λυπημένος σήμερα, Νίκο.Faínes polý lymímenos símera, Níko.You seem very sad today, Nikos.
- Νίκος NikosΠερνάω μια δύσκολη φάση στη ζωή μου.Pernáo mia dýskoli fási sti zoí mou.I am going through a difficult phase in my life.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΜην το ξεχνάς, ο Ιησούς σε αγαπάει.Min to xechznás, o Isous se agapáei.Don't forget it, Jesus loves you.
- Νίκος NikosΣ' ευχαριστώ πολύ για τα λόγια σου.S' efcharistó polý gia ta lógia sou.Thank you very much for your words.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ιησούς, ο, σε, CC BY-SA 4.0.
