among the works of the flesh ( Galatians 5:20 ). Altogether different is the meaning of the word in Deuteronomy 21:15 ; Matthew 6:24 ; Luke 14:26 ; Romans 9:13 , where it denotes only a less degree of love.

These dictionary topics are from
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.