The meaning of “ἀδελφός”
Understanding adelphós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
brother. - a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like Α)
ἀδελφός
brother. - a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like Α)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:48 | “But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?” Word: ἀδελφός (adelphós) | |
| Romans 14:10 | “But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.” Word: ἀδελφός (adelphós) | |
| Philippians 3:13 | “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,” Word: ἀδελφός (adelphós) | |
| 2 Timothy 4:21 | “Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.” Word: ἀδελφός (adelphós) | |
| 2 Peter 3:15 | “And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;” Word: ἀδελφός (adelphós) |