ἀδελφός

Vocabulary form:

ajdelfovV, -ou:, oJ

Definition:

brother

Frequency:

343

GK:

Root:

ajdelfo

Cognates:

Philadelphia is the city of brotherly love.

Mnemonic Singing:

Thou our Father, Christ our brother,
all who live in love are Thine.

Biblical Concordance

2 Thessalonians 1:3	We ought always to thank God for you, brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc), as is fitting, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of each one of you for one another is increasing,
2 Thessalonians 2:1	Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our assembling to him, we ask you, brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc),
2 Thessalonians 2:13	But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc) loved by the Lord, because God chose you as first fruits for salvation, by sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth.
2 Thessalonians 2:15	So then, brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc), stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught, either by what we said or what we wrote.
2 Thessalonians 3:1	Finally, brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc), pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, as in fact it was among you.
2 Thessalonians 3:6	But we charge you, brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc), in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to stay away from any brother (adelphou \| ἀδελφοῦ \| gen sg masc) who conducts himself in a disorderly manner and not according to the tradition that they received from us.
2 Thessalonians 3:13	But you, brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc), must not become discouraged in doing what is right.
2 Thessalonians 3:15	Do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother (adelphon \| ἀδελφόν \| acc sg masc).
1 Timothy 4:6	By placing these things before the brethren (adelphois \| ἀδελφοῖς \| dat pl masc), you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained by the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.
1 Timothy 5:1	Do not rebuke but encourage an older man as a father, younger men as brothers (adelphous \| ἀδελφούς \| acc pl masc),
1 Timothy 6:2	And let those who have believing masters not despise them because they are brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| nom pl masc); rather, let them serve all the more since those benefiting from their act of kindness are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these things.
2 Timothy 4:21	Do your best to come before winter. Eubulus greets you as do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brethren (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| nom pl masc).
Philemon 1:1	Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother (adelphos \| ἀδελφός \| nom sg masc), to Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker,
Philemon 1:7	For I have derived much joy and encouragement from your love, my (adelphe \| ἀδελφέ \| voc sg masc) brother (adelphe \| ἀδελφέ \| voc sg masc), because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you.
Philemon 1:16	no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, as a dear brother (adelphon \| ἀδελφόν \| acc sg masc). He is especially so to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
Philemon 1:20	Yes, brother (adelphe \| ἀδελφέ \| voc sg masc), I do wish that I may have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
Hebrews 2:11	For the one who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all of one origin. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers (adelphous \| ἀδελφούς \| acc pl masc),
Hebrews 2:12	when he says, “I will proclaim your name to my brothers (adelphois \| ἀδελφοῖς \| dat pl masc); in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.”
Hebrews 2:17	Therefore he was obligated to become like his brothers (adelphois \| ἀδελφοῖς \| dat pl masc) in every respect, so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.
Hebrews 3:1	For this reason, holy brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc), you who share in the heavenly calling, consider that the apostle and high priest of whom our confession speaks, Jesus,
Hebrews 3:12	Be careful, brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc), lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.
Hebrews 7:5	And those of the sons of Levi who receive the priestly office have a mandate according to the law to collect a tithe from the people, that is, from their fellow countrymen (adelphous \| ἀδελφούς \| acc pl masc), although they too come from the loins of Abraham.
Hebrews 8:11	And they will not teach each one his neighbor and each one his brother (adelphon \| ἀδελφόν \| acc sg masc) saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they will all know me from the least of them to the greatest.
Hebrews 10:19	Therefore, brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc), since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus,
Hebrews 13:22	I appeal to you, brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc), bear with my word of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you briefly.
Hebrews 13:23	Know that our brother (adelphon \| ἀδελφόν \| acc sg masc) Timothy has been set free. If he arrives soon, I will visit you with him.
James 1:2	Consider it sheer joy, my brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc), when you encounter various kinds of trials,
James 1:9	Let the brother (adelphos \| ἀδελφός \| nom sg masc) of limited means take pride in his high position,
James 1:16	Do not be deceived, my dear brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc).
James 1:19	Understand this, my dear brothers: (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc) everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.
James 2:1	My brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc), stop showing favoritism as you live out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.
James 2:5	Listen, my dear brothers! (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc) Did not God choose those whom the world considers poor to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom, which he promised to those who love him?
James 2:14	What good is it, my brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc), if someone claims to have faith but has no works? Can that kind of faith save him?
James 2:15	If a brother (adelphos \| ἀδελφός \| nom sg masc) or sister lacks adequate clothing and is in need of daily food,
James 3:1	Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc), for you know that those of us who teach will be judged by a stricter standard.
James 3:10	From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc), this should not happen.
James 3:12	My brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc), can a fig tree produce olives, or a grapevine figs? Neither can a salt spring supply fresh water.
James 4:11	Do not speak against one another, my brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc). Whoever speaks against a brother (adelphou \| ἀδελφοῦ \| gen sg masc) or judges his brother (adelphon \| ἀδελφόν \| acc sg masc), speaks against the law and judges the law; but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge of it.
James 5:7	Be patient, therefore, dear friends (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc), until the coming of the Lord. Note how the farmer waits for the precious harvest of the earth, being patient for it until it receives the early and latter rains.
James 5:9	Do not complain against one another, my brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc), lest you be judged. Look, the judge is standing at the doors.
James 5:10	As an example of suffering and patience, brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc), take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
James 5:12	Above all, my brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc), do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath. Rather let your “Yes” be yes and your “No,” no, so that you may not fall under judgment.
James 5:19	My brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc), if anyone among you strays from the truth and someone brings him back,
1 Peter 5:12	By Silvanus, a faithful brother (adelphou \| ἀδελφοῦ \| gen sg masc) as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.
2 Peter 1:10	Therefore, my brothers (adelphoi \| ἀδελφοί \| voc pl masc), be all the more eager to confirm your call and election. For by doing these things you will never come to ruin.
2 Peter 3:15	And consider the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as also our dear brother (adelphos \| ἀδελφός \| nom sg masc) Paul wrote to you according to the wisdom given to him,
1 John 2:9	The one who claims to be in the light but goes on hating his brother (adelphon \| ἀδελφόν \| acc sg masc) is still in the darkness.
1 John 2:10	The one who loves his brother (adelphon \| ἀδελφόν \| acc sg masc) is living in the light and in him there is no cause for stumbling.
1 John 2:11	But the one who hates his brother (adelphon \| ἀδελφόν \| acc sg masc) is in the darkness; he walks in the darkness and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.
1 John 3:10	By this the children of God and the children of the devil are revealed: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is the one who does not love his brother (adelphon \| ἀδελφόν \| acc sg masc).

ἀδελφός

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