The difference between Agape and Charity

When used as nouns, agape means the love of god for mankind, or the benevolent love of christians for others, whereas charity means an organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.

Agape is also adverb with the meaning: in a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention.

Agape is also adjective with the meaning: in a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention.

check bellow for the other definitions of Agape and Charity

  1. Agape as an adjective:

    In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention; as with mouth hanging open.

  2. Agape as an adjective:

    Wide open.

  1. Agape as an adverb:

    In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention.

  2. Agape as an adverb:

    Open wide.

  1. Agape as a noun (Christianity):

    The love of God for mankind, or the benevolent love of Christians for others.

  2. Agape as a noun:

    Spiritual, altruistic, beneficial love which wills good for others.

  3. Agape as a noun:

    A love feast, especially one held in the early Christian Church in connection with the Eucharist.

  1. Charity as a noun (countable):

    An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.

  2. Charity as a noun (countable):

    The goods or money given to those in need.

  3. Charity as a noun (uncountable):

    Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.

  4. Charity as a noun:

    In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.

  5. Charity as a noun (obsolete):

    Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: agape id1=Christianity"

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