Strong's Lexicon adelphotés: Brotherhood, fellowship Original Word: ἀδελφότης Word Origin: Derived from ἀδελφός (adelphos), meaning "brother." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "adelphotés," the concept of brotherhood can be related to the Hebrew word אָח (ach), meaning "brother." Usage: The term "adelphotés" refers to the sense of brotherhood or fellowship among believers. It emphasizes the spiritual kinship and communal bond that exists within the body of Christ. This concept is rooted in the idea that all believers are united as siblings in the family of God, sharing a common faith and purpose. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of brotherhood was significant in various social and religious contexts. For early Christians, the term "adelphotés" took on a profound meaning as it described the new community formed by those who followed Jesus Christ. This community transcended traditional social, ethnic, and cultural boundaries, creating a new identity based on faith in Christ. The early church was characterized by mutual support, love, and shared resources, reflecting the deep sense of brotherhood among its members. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom adelphos Definition brotherhood NASB Translation brethren (1), brotherhood (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 81: ἀδελφότηςἀδελφότης, (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.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance brethren, brotherhood. From adephos; brotherhood (properly, the feeling of brotherliness), i.e. The (Christian) fraternity -- brethren, brotherhood. see GREEK adephos Forms and Transliterations αδελφοτητα αδελφότητα ἀδελφότητα αδελφοτητι αδελφότητι ἀδελφότητι adelphoteta adelphotēta adelphóteta adelphótēta adelphoteti adelphotēti adelphóteti adelphótētiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Peter 2:17 N-AFSGRK: 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 Strong's Greek 81 |
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