81. adelphotés

Lexicon

adelphotés: Brotherhood, fellowship

Original Word: ἀδελφότης
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: adelphotés
Pronunciation: ah-del-fo-TAYS
Phonetic Spelling: (ad-el-fot'-ace)
Definition: Brotherhood, fellowship
Meaning: brotherhood (in the collective sense), the members of the Christian Church, Christendom.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

brethren, brotherhood.

From adephos; brotherhood (properly, the feeling of brotherliness), i.e. The (Christian) fraternity -- brethren, brotherhood.

see GREEK adephos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from adelphos
Definition
brotherhood
NASB Translation
brethren (1), brotherhood (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 81: ἀδελφότης

ἀδελφότης, (ητος, ἡ, brotherhood; the abstract for the concrete, a band of brothers, i. e. of Christians, Christian brethren: 1 Peter 2:17; 1 Peter 5:9. (1 Macc. 12:10, 17, the connection of allied nations; 4 Macc. 9:23; 10:3, the connection of brothers; Dio Chrysostom 2:137 (edited by Reiske); often in ecclesiastical writings.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from ἀδελφός (adelphos), meaning "brother."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀδελφότης, the concept of brotherhood can be related to the Hebrew word אָח (ach, Strong's Hebrew 251), meaning "brother," which similarly conveys familial and communal relationships among the people of God.

Usage: The term ἀδελφότης is used in the New Testament to refer to the collective body of believers, emphasizing the familial bond and unity among Christians. It highlights the spiritual kinship and mutual support expected within the Christian community.

Context: The Greek term ἀδελφότης appears in the New Testament to describe the spiritual brotherhood among believers. This concept is rooted in the understanding that all Christians are children of God and thus brothers and sisters in Christ. The term underscores the importance of unity, love, and mutual care within the Christian community.

In 1 Peter 2:17, the apostle Peter exhorts believers to "Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king." (BSB). Here, "the brotherhood" (ἀδελφότης) is a call to cherish and uphold the community of faith, reflecting the deep relational ties that bind believers together.

The use of ἀδελφότης in the New Testament reflects the early Christian emphasis on communal life and the shared identity of believers as members of God's family. This brotherhood transcends social, ethnic, and cultural boundaries, uniting individuals through their common faith in Jesus Christ. The concept of ἀδελφότης serves as a reminder of the responsibility Christians have to support, encourage, and love one another, fostering a sense of belonging and solidarity within the church.

Forms and Transliterations

αδελφοτητα αδελφότητα ἀδελφότητα αδελφοτητι αδελφότητι ἀδελφότητι adelphoteta adelphotēta adelphóteta adelphótēta adelphoteti adelphotēti adelphóteti adelphótēti

Englishman's Concordance

1 Peter 2:17 N-AFS
GRK: τιμήσατε τὴν ἀδελφότητα ἀγαπᾶτε τὸν
NAS: love the brotherhood, fear
KJV: [men]. Love the brotherhood. Fear
INT: show honor to the brotherhood love

1 Peter 5:9 N-DFS
GRK: κόσμῳ ὑμῶν ἀδελφότητι ἐπιτελεῖσθαι
NAS: are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world.
KJV: in your brethren that are in
INT: world in your brotherhood are being accomplished

Strong's Greek 81
2 Occurrences

ἀδελφότητα — 1 Occ.
ἀδελφότητι — 1 Occ.