Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Φιλαδέλφεια”
Understanding Philadélpheia reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Philadelphia. - Philadelphia, a place in Asia Minor
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Φιλαδέλφεια
Phoneticfil-ad-el'-fee-ah
TransliterationPhiladélpheia
Grammar Code
N:N-F-L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Philadelphia. - Philadelphia, a place in Asia Minor
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Revelation 1:11 | “Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.” Word: Φιλαδέλφεια (Philadélpheia) | |
| Revelation 3:7 | “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;” Word: Φιλαδέλφεια (Philadélpheia) |