Greek Word Study
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
G5569
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |