Modern psychological and dating slang for the manipulative pattern of overwhelming a new acquaintance or romantic interest with intense affection, attention, gifts, and declarations early in the relationship, in order to secure emotional dependence and control before the recipient has time to evaluate the relationship soberly. Coined in 1970s cult-deprogramming literature; migrated into 1990s domestic-abuse literature; mainstream Gen-Z usage from 2018-2023. From a biblical-ethical standpoint, love-bombing is the inverse of the genuine biblical love-pattern. Genuine biblical love is patient (1 Corinthians 13:4); develops over time (Ruth and Boaz; the deliberate biblical courtship pattern); aims at the long-term flourishing of the beloved rather than at securing emotional dependence; operates with integrity rather than with overwhelming intensity. Love-bombing is calculated, time-compressed, asymmetric, and aimed at extracting commitment before the target has had time to evaluate. The pattern is particularly common in narcissistic and abusive relationships (and historically in high-control religious groups), where the love-bombing phase is followed by devaluation, control, and abuse. Scripture's wisdom on courtship and friendship rules out the pattern: deliberate proving over time (Proverbs 27:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:21, prove all things; hold fast that which is good), parental involvement in marriage formation (Numbers 30; Genesis 24), and the integrity of love that does not seek to overwhelm or manipulate but to genuinely serve.