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ἀδελφός

adelphosbrotherHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine343 occurrences25 books317 verses

Definition

ἀδελφός, -οῦ, ὁ

(ἀ- copul., δελφύς, womb),

in cl., a brother, born of the same parent or parents. [In LXX (Hort, Ja., 102f.), for אָח ;]

1. lit. of a brother (Genesis 4:2, al.).

2. Of a neighbour (Leviticus 19:17).

3. Of a member of the same nation (Exodus 2:14, Deuteronomy 15:3). In NT in each of these senses (1. Matthew 1:2, al.; 2. Matthew 7:3; 3. Romans 9:3) and also,

4. of a fellow-Christian: 1 Corinthians 1:1, Acts 9:30. This usage finds illustration in π., where ἀ. is used of members of a pagan religious community (M, Th., I, 1:4; MM, VGT, see word). The ἀδελφοὶ τ. Κυρίου (Matthew 12:46-49; 13:55; 28:10, Mark 3:31-34, Luke 8:19-21, John 2:12; 7:3, 5, 10; 20:17, Acts 1:14, 1 Corinthians 9:5) may have been sons of Joseph and Mary (Mayor, Ja., Intr. viff.; DB, i, 320ff.) or of Joseph by a former marriage (Lft., Gal., 252ff.; DCG, i, 232ff.), but the view of Jerome, which makes ἀ. equivalent to ἀνεψιός, is inconsistent with Greek usage. (Cremer, 66.)

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀδελφός:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

343 total
  1. 1 Corinthians 14:26ἀδελφοί · brothers
    What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.
  2. 1 Corinthians 14:39ἀδελφοί · brothers
    So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
  3. 1 Corinthians 15:1ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm.
  4. 1 Corinthians 15:6ἀδελφοῖς · brothers
    After that, He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep.
  5. 1 Corinthians 15:31ἀδελφοί · brothers
    I face death every day, brothers, as surely as I boast about you in Christ Jesus our Lord.
  6. 1 Corinthians 15:50ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Now I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.
  7. 1 Corinthians 15:58ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
  8. 1 Corinthians 16:11ἀδελφῶν · brothers
    No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.
  9. 1 Corinthians 16:12ἀδελφοῦ · brother; ἀδελφῶν · brothers
    Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.
  10. 1 Corinthians 16:15ἀδελφοί · brothers
    You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,
  11. 1 Corinthians 16:20ἀδελφοὶ · brothers [here]
    All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
  12. 2 Corinthians 1:1ἀδελφὸς · brother
    Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia:
  13. 2 Corinthians 1:8ἀδελφοί · brothers
    We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life.
  14. 2 Corinthians 2:13ἀδελφόν · brother
    I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.
  15. 2 Corinthians 8:1ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
  16. 2 Corinthians 8:18ἀδελφὸν · brother
    Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel.
  17. 2 Corinthians 8:22ἀδελφὸν · brother
    And we are sending along with them our brother who has proven his earnestness to us many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.
  18. 2 Corinthians 8:23ἀδελφοὶ · brothers
    As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.
  19. 2 Corinthians 9:3ἀδελφούς · brothers
    But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove empty, but that you will be prepared, just as I said.
  20. 2 Corinthians 9:5ἀδελφοὺς · brothers
    So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you beforehand and make arrangements for the generous gift you had promised. This way, your gift will be prepared generously and not begrudgingly.
  21. 2 Corinthians 11:9ἀδελφοὶ · brothers
    And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.
  22. 2 Corinthians 12:18ἀδελφόν · brother [with him]
    I urged Titus to visit you, and I sent our brother with him. Did Titus exploit you in any way? Did we not walk in the same Spirit and follow in the same footsteps?
  23. 2 Corinthians 13:11ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
  24. Galatians 1:2ἀδελφοί · brothers
    …and all the brothers with me, To the churches of Galatia:
  25. Galatians 1:11ἀδελφοί · brothers
    For I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached was not devised by man.
  26. Galatians 1:19ἀδελφὸν · brother
    But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother.
  27. Galatians 3:15Ἀδελφοί · Brothers
    Brothers, let me put this in human terms. Even a human covenant, once it is ratified, cannot be canceled or amended.
  28. Galatians 4:12ἀδελφοί · brothers
    I beg you, brothers, become like me, for I became like you. You have done me no wrong.
  29. Galatians 4:28ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise.
  30. Galatians 4:31ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Therefore, brothers, we are not children of the slave woman, but of the free woman.
  31. Galatians 5:11ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Now, brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished.
  32. Galatians 5:13ἀδελφοί · brothers
    For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.
  33. Galatians 6:1Ἀδελφοί · Brothers
    Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
  34. Galatians 6:18ἀδελφοί · brothers
    The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.
  35. Ephesians 6:21ἀδελφὸς · brother
    Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing.
  36. Ephesians 6:23ἀδελφοῖς · brothers
    Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
  37. Philippians 1:12ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.
  38. Philippians 1:14ἀδελφῶν · brothers
    And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.
  39. Philippians 2:25ἀδελφὸν · brother
    But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.
  40. Philippians 3:1ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.
  41. Philippians 3:13ἀδελφοί · Brothers
    Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,
  42. Philippians 3:17ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Join one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set for you.
  43. Philippians 4:1ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
  44. Philippians 4:8ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
  45. Philippians 4:21ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you greetings.
  46. Colossians 1:1ἀδελφὸς · brother
    Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
  47. Colossians 1:2ἀδελφοῖς · brothers
    To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.
  48. Colossians 4:7ἀδελφὸς · brother
    Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.
  49. Colossians 4:9ἀδελφῷ · brother
    With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.