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ἀδελφός

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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. Colossians 4:15ἀδελφοὺς · brothers
    Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house.
  2. 1 Thessalonians 1:4ἀδελφοὶ · Brothers
    Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,
  3. 1 Thessalonians 2:1ἀδελφοί · brothers
    You yourselves know, brothers, that our visit to you was not in vain.
  4. 1 Thessalonians 2:9ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Surely you recall, brothers, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to anyone while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.
  5. 1 Thessalonians 2:14ἀδελφοί · brothers
    For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea that are in Christ Jesus. You suffered from your own countrymen the very things they suffered from the Jews,
  6. 1 Thessalonians 2:17ἀδελφοί · Brothers
    Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense.
  7. 1 Thessalonians 3:2ἀδελφὸν · brother
    We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
  8. 1 Thessalonians 3:7ἀδελφοί · brothers
    For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith.
  9. 1 Thessalonians 4:1ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.
  10. 1 Thessalonians 4:6ἀδελφὸν · brother
    …and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.
  11. 1 Thessalonians 4:10ἀδελφοὺς · brothers; ἀδελφοί · brothers
    And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more
  12. 1 Thessalonians 4:13ἀδελφοί · Brothers
    Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope.
  13. 1 Thessalonians 5:1ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you.
  14. 1 Thessalonians 5:4ἀδελφοί · brothers
    But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.
  15. 1 Thessalonians 5:12ἀδελφοί · brothers
    But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.
  16. 1 Thessalonians 5:14ἀδελφοί · brothers
    And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
  17. 1 Thessalonians 5:25Ἀδελφοί · Brothers
    Brothers, pray for us as well.
  18. 1 Thessalonians 5:26ἀδελφοὺς · brothers
    Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
  19. 1 Thessalonians 5:27ἀδελφοῖς · brothers
    I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.
  20. 2 Thessalonians 1:3ἀδελφοί · brothers
    We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.
  21. 2 Thessalonians 2:1ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to Him, we ask you, brothers,
  22. 2 Thessalonians 2:13ἀδελφοὶ · brothers
    But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.
  23. 2 Thessalonians 2:15ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
  24. 2 Thessalonians 3:1ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.
  25. 2 Thessalonians 3:6ἀδελφοί · brothers; ἀδελφοῦ · brother
    Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.
  26. 2 Thessalonians 3:13ἀδελφοί · brothers
    But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.
  27. 2 Thessalonians 3:15ἀδελφόν · a brother
    Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
  28. 1 Timothy 4:6ἀδελφοῖς · brothers
    By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
  29. 1 Timothy 5:1ἀδελφούς · brothers
    Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,
  30. 1 Timothy 6:2ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.
  31. 2 Timothy 4:21ἀδελφοὶ · brothers
    Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
  32. Philemon 1:1ἀδελφὸς · brother
    Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker,
  33. Philemon 1:7ἀδελφέ · brother
    I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
  34. Philemon 1:16ἀδελφὸν · brother
    …no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.
  35. Philemon 1:20ἀδελφέ · brother
    Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
  36. Hebrews 2:11ἀδελφοὺς · brothers
    For both the One who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.
  37. Hebrews 2:12ἀδελφοῖς · brothers
    He says: “I will proclaim Your name to My brothers; I will sing Your praises in the assembly.”
  38. Hebrews 2:17ἀδελφοῖς · brothers
    For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.
  39. Hebrews 3:1ἀδελφοὶ · brothers
    Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
  40. Hebrews 3:12ἀδελφοί · brothers
    See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God.
  41. Hebrews 7:5ἀδελφοὺς · brothers
    Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.
  42. Hebrews 8:11ἀδελφὸν · brother
    No longer will each one teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest.
  43. Hebrews 10:19ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,
  44. Hebrews 13:22ἀδελφοί · brothers
    I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.
  45. Hebrews 13:23ἀδελφὸν · brother
    Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.
  46. James 1:2ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
  47. James 1:9ἀδελφὸς · brother
    The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.
  48. James 1:16ἀδελφοί · brothers
    Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.