Greek Word Study
The meaning of “φιλαδελφία”
Understanding philadelphía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
brotherly love (kindness), love of the brethren. - fraternal affection
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
φιλαδελφία
Phoneticfil-ad-el-fee'-ah
Transliterationphiladelphía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
brotherly love (kindness), love of the brethren. - fraternal affection
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
5 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 12:10 | “Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;” Word: φιλαδελφία (philadelphía) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 4:9 | “But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.” Word: φιλαδελφία (philadelphía) | |
| Hebrews 13:1 | “Let brotherly love continue.” Word: φιλαδελφία (philadelphía) | |
| 1 Peter 1:22 | “Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:” Word: φιλαδελφία (philadelphía) | |
| 2 Peter 1:7 | “And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.” Word: φιλαδελφία (philadelphía) |
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
5x
Most Frequent Book
Romans