KING JAMES BIBLE DICTIONARY

Of affection (Genesis 27:26, 27; 29:13; Luke 7:38, 45); reconciliation (Genesis 33:4; 2 Samuel 14:33); leave-taking (Genesis 31:28, 55; Ruth 1:14; 2 Samuel 19:39); homage (Psalms 2:12; 1 Samuel 10:1); spoken of as between parents and children (Genesis 27:26; 31:28, 55; 48:10; 50:1; Exodus 18:7; Ruth 1:9, 14); between male relatives (Genesis 29:13; 33:4; 45:15). It accompanied social worship as a symbol of brotherly love (Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 16:20; 2 Corinthians 13:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:26; 1 Peter 5:14). The worship of idols was by kissing the image or the hand toward the image (1 Kings 19:18; Hosea 13:2).

Of affection
Genesis 27:26-27; Genesis 31:55; Genesis 33:4; Genesis 48:10; Genesis 50:1; Exodus 18:7; Ruth 1:14; 2 Samuel 14:33; 2 Samuel 19:39; Luke 15:20; Acts 20:37

The feet of Jesus kissed by the penitent woman
Luke 7:38

Deceitful:

General references
Proverbs 27:6

Of Joab, when he slew Amasa
2 Samuel 20:9-10

Of Judas, when he betrayed Jesus
Matthew 26:48; Luke 22:48

Holy
Romans 16:16; 2 Corinthians 13:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:26; 1 Peter 5:14

Kissing the lips by way of affectionate salutation was customary among near relatives of both sexes, in both patriarchal and later times. (Genesis 29:11; Solomon 8:1) Between individuals of the same sex, and in a limited degree between those of different sexes, the kiss on the cheek as a mark of respect or an act of salutation has at all times been customary in the East, and can hardly be said to be extinct even in Europe. In the Christian Church the kiss of charity was practiced not only as a friendly salutation, but as an act symbolical of love and Christian brotherhood. (Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 16:20; 2 Corinthians 13:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:6; 1 Peter 5:14) It was embodied in the earlier Christian offices, and has been continued in some of those now in use. Among the Arabs the women and children kiss the beards of their husbands or fathers. The superior returns the salute by a kiss on the forehead. In Egypt an inferior kisses the hand of a superior, generally on the back, but sometimes, as a special favor, on the palm also. To testify abject submission, and in asking favors, the feet are often kissed instead of the hand. The written decrees of a sovereign are kissed in token of respect; even the ground is sometimes kissed by Orientals int he fullness of their submission. (Genesis 41:40; 1 Samuel 24:8; Psalms 72:9) etc. Kissing is spoken of in Scripture as a mark of respect or adoration to idols. (1 Kings 19:18; Hosea 13:2)

KISS, verb transitive

1. To salute with the lips.

2. To treat with fondness; to caress.

The hearts of princes kiss obedience.

3. To touch gently.

When the sweet wind did gently kiss the trees.

KISS, noun A salute given with the lips; a common token of affection.

KISS'ED, participle passive Saluted with a kiss.

KISS'ER, noun One that kisses.

KISS'ING, participle present tense Saluting with the lips.

KISS'ING-COMFIT, noun Perfumed sugar plums to sweeten the breath.

KISS'ING-CRUST, noun In cookery, the crust of a loaf that touches another.