Bible dictionary for children
Beloved
Beloved means dearly loved.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Beloved means dearly loved. It describes a relationship of care, not a prize someone wins by being the best.
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What is another way to say dearly loved?
An example from the Bible
At Jesus' baptism, a voice from heaven calls him the beloved Son. This tells readers about the Father's love for Jesus.
Read Mark 1:11 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Mark 1:11
A voice came out of the sky, “You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
