Strong's Lexicon adelphos: Brother Original Word: ἀδελφός Word Origin: From the Greek prefix "ἀ-" (a, denoting unity) and "δελφύς" (delphys, meaning womb), literally meaning "from the same womb." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - 251 אָח (ach): Brother, used in the Old Testament to denote both biological and figurative brotherhood. Usage: In the New Testament, "adelphos" primarily refers to a male sibling, a brother by blood. However, its usage extends beyond biological relationships to denote spiritual kinship among believers, reflecting the familial bond within the Christian community. It is also used metaphorically to describe close relationships, such as fellow countrymen or members of a religious community. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, family ties were paramount, and the concept of brotherhood extended to various social and religious contexts. The early Christian community adopted this term to emphasize unity and equality among believers, transcending ethnic and social boundaries. This was revolutionary in a society often divided by class and ethnicity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a cop. prefix) and delphus (womb) Definition a brother NASB Translation believing husband (1), brethren (170), brethren* (13), brother (111), brother's (8), brothers (40). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 80: ἀδελφόςἀδελφός, (οῦ, ὁ (from ἆ copulative and δελφύς, from the same womb; cf. ἀγάστωρ) (from Homer down); 1. a brother (whether born of the same two parents, or only of the same father or the same mother): Matthew 1:2; Matthew 4:18, and often. That 'the brethren of Jesus,' Matthew 12:46, 47 (but WH only in marginal reading); 2. according to a Hebrew use of אָח (Exodus 2:11; Exodus 4:18, etc.), hardly to be met with in secular authors, having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, countryman; so the Jews (as the σπέρμα Ἀβραάμ, υἱοί Ἰσραήλ, cf. Acts 13:26; (in Deuteronomy 15:3 opposed to ὁ ἀλλότριος, cf. Acts 17:15; Acts 15:12; Philo de septen. § 9 at the beginning)) are called ἀδελφοί: Matthew 5:47; Acts 3:22 (Deuteronomy 18:15); 3. just as in Leviticus 19:17 the word אָח is used interchangeably with רֵַעַ (but, as Leviticus 19:16, 18 show, in speaking of Israelites), so in the sayings of Christ, Matthew 5:22, 24; Matthew 7:3ff, ἀδελφός is used for ὁ πλησίον to denote (as appears from Luke 10:29ff) any fellow-man — as having one and the same father with others, viz. God (Hebrews 2:11), and as descended from the same first ancestor (Acts 17:26); cf. Epictetus diss. 1, 13, 3. 4. a fellow-believer, united to another by the bond of affection; so most frequently of Christians, constituting as it were but a single family: Matthew 23:8; John 21:23; Acts 6:3 (Lachmann omits); 5. an associate in employment or office: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 2 Corinthians 1:1; 2 Corinthians 2:13(12); Ephesians 6:21; Colossians 1:1. 6. brethren of Christ is used of, a. his brothers by blood; see 1 above. b. all men: Matthew 25:40 (Lachmann brackets); Hebrews 2:11f (others refer these examples to d.) c. apostles: Matthew 28:10; John 20:17. d. Christians, as those who are destined to be exalted to the same heavenly δόξα (which see, III. 4 b.) which he enjoys: Romans 8:29. From a (as a connective particle) and delphus (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like a) -- brother. see GREEK a see GREEK a Englishman's Concordance Matthew 1:2 N-AMPGRK: καὶ τοὺς ἀδελφοὺς αὐτοῦ NAS: the father of Judah and his brothers. KJV: and his brethren; INT: and the brothers of him Matthew 1:11 N-AMP Matthew 4:18 N-AMP Matthew 4:18 N-AMS Matthew 4:21 N-AMP Matthew 4:21 N-AMS Matthew 5:22 N-DMS Matthew 5:22 N-DMS Matthew 5:23 N-NMS Matthew 5:24 N-DMS Matthew 5:47 N-AMP Matthew 7:3 N-GMS Matthew 7:4 N-DMS Matthew 7:5 N-GMS Matthew 10:2 N-NMS Matthew 10:2 N-NMS Matthew 10:21 N-NMS Matthew 10:21 N-AMS Matthew 12:46 N-NMP Matthew 12:47 Noun-NMP Matthew 12:48 N-NMP Matthew 12:49 N-NMP Matthew 12:50 N-NMS Matthew 13:55 N-NMP Matthew 14:3 N-GMS Strong's Greek 80 |
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