"Beloved Disciple" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Forms: the Beloved Disciple [canonical]
Etymology: Calque of Ecclesiastical Latin discipulus dīlēctus, applied as an epithet of John the Evangelist. The term is a summary of the expressions found in the Gospel itself, such as ὁ μαθητὴς ὃν ἠγάπα ὁ Ἰησοῦς (ho mathētḕs hòn ēgápa ho Iēsoûs, “the disciple whom Jesus loved”). Etymology templates: {{calque|en|EL.|discipulus dīlēctus}} Calque of Ecclesiastical Latin discipulus dīlēctus Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Beloved Disciple}} the Beloved Disciple
  1. (biblical) A figure in the Gospel of John whose identity is left implicit within the text; traditionally, John the Evangelist himself. Categories (topical): Bible, Biblical characters Translations (biblical figure): disciple bien-aimé [masculine] (French), Lieblingsjünger [masculine] (German), szeretett tanítvány (Hungarian), Discípulo amado [masculine] (Portuguese)
    Sense id: en-Beloved_Disciple-en-name-7UcRui99 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biblical, lifestyle, religion

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