G81: ἀδελφότης
adelphótēs · “brotherhood”
Definition
brotherhood (properly, the feeling of brotherliness), i.e. the (Christian) fraternity
KJV translates it as: brethren, brotherhood
Word origin: from G80 (ἀδελφός);
Extended definition
ἀδελφότης, -ητος, ἡ
(ἀδελφός), [in LXX: 1Ma.12:10,17, 4Mac .5 * ;]
1. abstract, brotherhood, brotherly affection (LXX).
2. Concrete, the brotherhood, the Christian community: 1Pe.2:17 5:9 (MM, VGT, see word).
† (AS)
(ἀδελφός), [in LXX: 1Ma.12:10,17, 4Mac .5 * ;]
1. abstract, brotherhood, brotherly affection (LXX).
2. Concrete, the brotherhood, the Christian community: 1Pe.2:17 5:9 (MM, VGT, see word).
† (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G81 is translated
- brotherhood ×2
Bible verses with G81 (adelphótēs)
Adelphótēs appears in 2 verses.
- 1 Peter 2:17
Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
- 1 Peter 5:9
Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.