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The meaning of ψευδάδελφος

Understanding pseudádelphos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

false brethren. - a spurious brother, i.e. pretended associate

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ψευδάδελφος

Phoneticpsyoo-dad'-el-fos
Transliterationpseudádelphos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

false brethren. - a spurious brother, i.e. pretended associate

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
2 Corinthians 11:26

In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;

Word: ψευδάδελφος (pseudádelphos)
Galatians 2:4

And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:

Word: ψευδάδελφος (pseudádelphos)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
2 Corinthians
Book Distribution

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