Strong's Lexicon philadelphia: Brotherly love, love of brothers Original Word: φιλαδελφία Word Origin: Derived from φιλέω (phileō, "to love") and ἀδελφός (adelphos, "brother") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for philadelphia, the concept of brotherly love can be related to the Hebrew word אַחְוָה (achavah, Strong's H251), which means brotherhood or fraternity. Usage: Philadelphia refers to the love and affection shared among believers, akin to the love between siblings. It emphasizes a deep, familial bond that transcends mere friendship, highlighting the unity and mutual care expected within the Christian community. This term is used to describe the ideal relational dynamic among Christians, characterized by kindness, compassion, and support. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of brotherly love was often limited to biological family ties. However, early Christians expanded this notion to include all members of the faith community, reflecting the teachings of Jesus about love and unity. This redefinition of familial bonds was radical, as it called for a commitment to love and serve one another regardless of social or ethnic backgrounds, thus fostering a sense of belonging and solidarity among believers. HELPS Word-studies 5360 philadelphía (from 5384 /phílos, "loving friend" and 80 /adelphós, "a brother") – properly, affection for the brethren (fellow-believers). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom philadelphos Definition the love of brothers, brotherly love NASB Translation brotherly kindness (2), brotherly love (1), love of the brethren (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5360: φιλαδελφίαφιλαδελφία, φιλαδελφίας, ἡ (φιλάδελφος), the love of brothers (or sisters), brotherly love (properly, 4 Macc. 13:22; 14:1; (Philo, leg. ad Gaium § 12); Josephus, Antiquities 4, 2, 4; Lucian, dial. deor. 26, 2; Plutarch, libell. περί φιλαδελφίας; (cf. Babrius 47, 15)); in the N. T. "the love which Christians cherish for each other as 'brethren'" (see ἀδελφός, 4); (love of the brethren) (Vulg.caritas or amor fraternitatis): Romans 12:10; 1 Thessalonians 4:9; Hebrews 13:1; 1 Peter 1:22; 2 Peter 1:7, cf. 1 John 5:1. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance brotherly love, kindnessFrom philadelphos; fraternal affection -- brotherly love (kindness), love of the brethren. see GREEK philadelphos Forms and Transliterations φιλαδελφια φιλαδελφία φιλαδελφίᾳ φιλαδελφιαν φιλαδελφίαν φιλαδελφιας φιλαδελφίας philadelphia philadelphía philadelphíāi philadelphian philadelphían philadelphias philadelphíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 12:10 N-DFSGRK: τῇ φιλαδελφίᾳ εἰς ἀλλήλους NAS: another in brotherly love; give preference KJV: one to another with brotherly love; in honour INT: with the brotherly love toward one another 1 Thessalonians 4:9 N-GFS Hebrews 13:1 N-NFS 1 Peter 1:22 N-AFS 2 Peter 1:7 N-AFS 2 Peter 1:7 N-DFS Strong's Greek 5360 |
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