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ἀδελφός
Transliteration
adelphos (Key)
Pronunciation
ad-el-fos'
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From ἄλφα (G1) (as a connective particle) and delphus (the womb)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:144,22

Strong’s Definitions

ἀδελφός adelphós, ad-el-fos'; from G1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς delphýs (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G1):—brother.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 346x

The KJV translates Strong's G80 in the following manner: brethren (226x), brother (113x), brother's (6x), brother's way (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 346x
The KJV translates Strong's G80 in the following manner: brethren (226x), brother (113x), brother's (6x), brother's way (1x).
  1. a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother

  2. having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, or countryman

  3. any fellow or man

  4. a fellow believer, united to another by the bond of affection

  5. an associate in employment or office

  6. brethren in Christ

    1. his brothers by blood

    2. all men

    3. apostles

    4. Christians, as those who are exalted to the same heavenly place

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἀδελφός adelphós, ad-el-fos'; from G1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς delphýs (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G1):—brother.
STRONGS G80:
ἀδελφός, -οῦ, (from α 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]; Matthew 13:55f; Mark 6:3 (in the last two passages also sisters); Luke 8:19; John 2:12; John 7:3; Acts 1:14; Galatians 1:19; 1 Corinthians 9:5, are neither sons of Joseph by a wife married before Mary (which is the account in the Apocryphal Gospels [cf. Thilo, Cod. Apocr. N. T. i. 362f]), nor cousins, the children of Alphæus or Cleophas [i. e. Clopas] and Mary a sister of the mother of Jesus (the current opinion among the doctors of the church since Jerome and Augustine [cf. Bp. Lightfoot's Commentary on Galatians, diss. ii.]), according to that use of language by which ἀδελφός like the Hebrew אָח denotes any blood-relation or kinsman (Genesis 14:16; 1 Samuel 20:29; 2 Kings 10:13; 1 Chronicles 23:22, etc.), but own brothers, born after Jesus, is clear principally from Matthew 1:25 [only in R G]; Luke 2:7 — where, had Mary borne no other children after Jesus, instead of υἱὸν πρωτότοκον, the expression υἱὸν μονογενῆ would have been used, as well as from Acts 1:14, cf. John 7:5, where the Lord's brethren are distinguished from the apostles.
See further on this point under Ἰάκωβος, 3. [Cf. B. D. under the word Brother; Andrews, Life of our Lord, pp. 104-116; Bib. Sacr. for 1864, pp. 855-869; for 1869, pp. 745-758; Laurent, N. T. Studien, pp. 153-193; McClellan, note on Matthew 13:55.]
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, υἱοἰ Ἰσραήλ, cf. Acts 13:26; [in Deuteronomy 15:3 opposed to 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); Acts 7:23; 22:5; 28:15, 21; Romans 9:3; in address, Acts 2:29; Acts 3:17; Acts 23:1; Hebrews 7:5.
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 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]; Acts 9:30; 11:1; Galatians 1:2; 1 Corinthians 5:11; Philippians 1:14, etc.; in courteous address, Romans 1:13; Romans 7:1; 1 Corinthians 1:10; 1 John 2:7 Rec., and often elsewhere; yet in the phraseology of John it has reference to the new life unto which men are begotten again by the efficiency of a common father, even God: 1 John 2:9ff; 1 John 3:10, 14; etc., cf. 1 John 5:1.
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.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Genesis
14:16
Exodus
2:11; 4:18
Leviticus
19:16; 19:17; 19:18
Deuteronomy
15:3; 18:15
1 Samuel
20:29
2 Kings
10:13
1 Chronicles
23:22
Matthew
1:2; 1:25; 4:18; 5:22; 5:24; 5:47; 7:3; 12:46; 12:47; 13:55; 13:55; 23:8; 25:40; 28:10
Mark
6:3
Luke
2:7; 8:19; 10:29
John
2:12; 7:3; 7:5; 20:17; 21:23
Acts
1:14; 1:14; 2:29; 3:17; 3:22; 6:3; 7:23; 9:30; 11:1; 13:26; 15:12; 17:15; 17:26; 22:5; 23:1; 28:15; 28:21
Romans
1:13; 7:1; 8:29; 9:3
1 Corinthians
1:1; 1:10; 5:11; 9:5
2 Corinthians
1:1; 2:13
Galatians
1:2; 1:19
Ephesians
6:21
Philippians
1:14
Colossians
1:1
Hebrews
2:11; 2:11; 7:5
1 John
2:7; 2:9; 3:10; 3:14; 5:1

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G80 matches the Greek ἀδελφός (adelphos),
which occurs 343 times in 317 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Page 3 / 7 (Act 11:12–Rom 14:15)

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 11:12 - “And the Spirit told me to go with them without [fn]misgivings. These six brothers G80 also went with me, and we entered the man’s house.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 11:29 - And to the extent that any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the [fn]relief of the brothers G80 and sisters living in Judea.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:2 - And he had James the brother G80 of John executed with a sword.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:17 - But motioning to them with his hand to be silent, he described to them how the Lord had led him out of the prison. And he said, “Report these things to [fn]James and the brothers G80.” Then he left and went to another place.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:15 - After the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue officials sent word to them, saying, “[fn]Brothers G80, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say it.”
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:26 -

[fn]Brothers G80, sons of Abraham’s family, and those among you who fear God, to us the message of this salvation has been sent.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:38 - “Therefore let it be known to you, [fn]brothers G80, that through [fn]Him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 14:2 - But the [fn]unbelieving Jews stirred up the [fn]minds of the Gentiles and embittered them against the brothers G80.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:1 -

Some men came down from Judea and began teaching the brothers G80, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:3 - Therefore, after being sent on their way by the church, they were passing through both Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and they were bringing great joy to all the brothers G80 and sisters.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:7 - After there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, “[fn]Brothers G80, you know that [fn]in the early days God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles would hear the word of the gospel and believe.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:13 - After they stopped speaking, [fn]James responded, saying, “[fn]Brothers G80, listen to me.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:22 -

Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas who was called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brothers G80,

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:23 - and they [fn]sent this letter with them:

“The apostles and the brothers G80 who are elders, to the brothers G80 and sisters in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia who are from the Gentiles: Greetings.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:32 - Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, [fn]encouraged and strengthened the brothers G80 and sisters with a lengthy message.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:33 - After they had spent time there, they were sent away from the brothers G80 and sisters in peace to those who had sent them out.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:36 -

After some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s return and visit the brothers G80 and sisters in every city in which we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they are.”

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:40 - But Paul chose Silas, and left after being entrusted by the brothers G80 to the grace of the Lord.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 16:2 - and he was well spoken of by the brothers G80 and sisters who were in Lystra and Iconium.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 16:40 - They left the prison and entered the house of Lydia, and when they saw the brothers G80 and sisters, they [fn]encouraged them and departed.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 17:6 - When they did not find them, they began dragging Jason and some brothers G80 before the city authorities, shouting, “These men who have upset [fn]the world have come here also;
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 17:10 -

The brothers G80 immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, [fn]and when they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 17:14 - Then immediately the brothers G80 sent Paul out to go as far as the sea; and Silas and Timothy remained there.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 18:18 -

Now Paul, when he had remained many days longer, took leave of the brothers G80 and sisters and sailed away to Syria, and Priscilla and Aquila were with him. [fn]Paul first had his hair cut at Cenchrea, for he was keeping a vow.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 18:27 - And when he wanted to go across to Achaia, the brothers G80 encouraged him and wrote to the disciples to welcome him; and when he had arrived, he greatly [fn]helped those who had believed through grace,
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:7 -

When we had finished the voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais, and after greeting the brothers G80 and sisters, we stayed with them for a day.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:17 -

After we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers G80 and sisters received us gladly.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:20 - And when they heard about them, they began glorifying God; and they said to him, “You see, brother G80, how many [fn]thousands there are among the Jews of those who have believed, and they are all zealous for the Law;
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 22:1 -

[fn]Brothers G80 and fathers, hear my defense which I now offer to you.”

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 22:5 - as also the high priest and all the Council of the elders [fn]can testify. From them I also received letters to the brothers G80, and started off for Damascus in order to bring even those who were there to Jerusalem [fn]as prisoners to be punished.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 22:13 - came to me, and standing nearby he said to me, ‘Brother G80 Saul, receive your sight!’ And [fn]at that very moment I looked up at him.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 23:1 -

Now looking intently at the [fn]Council, Paul said, “[fn]Brothers G80, I have [fn]lived my life with an entirely good conscience before God up to this day.”

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 23:5 - And Paul said, “I was not aware, brothers G80, that he is high priest; for it is written: ‘YOU SHALL NOT SPEAK EVIL OF A RULER OF YOUR PEOPLE.’”
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 23:6 -

But Paul, perceiving that one group were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, began crying out in the [fn]Council, “[fn]Brothers G80, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees; I am on trial for the hope and resurrection of the dead!”

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:14 - [fn]There we found some brothers G80 and sisters, and were invited to stay with them for seven days; and that is how we came to Rome.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:15 - And from there the brothers G80 and sisters, when they heard about us, came as far as the [fn]Market of Appius and the [fn]Three Inns to meet us; and when Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:17 -

After three days [fn]Paul called together those who were the leading men of the Jews, and when they came together, he began saying to them, “Brothers G80, though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our [fn]fathers, yet I was handed over to the Romans as a prisoner from Jerusalem.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:21 - They said to him, “We have neither received letters from Judea concerning you, nor has any of the brothers G80 come here and reported or spoken anything bad about you.
Unchecked Copy BoxRom 1:13 - I do not want you to be unaware, brothers G80 and sisters, that often I have planned to come to you (and have been prevented so far) so that I may obtain some fruit among you also just as among the rest of the Gentiles.
Unchecked Copy BoxRom 7:1 -

Or do you not know, brothers G80 and sisters (for I am speaking to those who know the [fn]Law), that the [fn]Law has jurisdiction over a person as long as he lives?

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 7:4 -

Therefore, my brothers G80 and sisters, you also were put to death in regard to the Law through the body of Christ, so that you might belong to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God.

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 8:12 -

So then, brothers G80 and sisters, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 8:29 - For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers G80 and sisters;
Unchecked Copy BoxRom 9:3 - For I could [fn]wish that I myself were accursed, separated from Christ for the sake of my countrymen G80, my kinsmen according to the flesh,
Unchecked Copy BoxRom 10:1 -

Brothers G80 and sisters, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation.

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 11:25 -

For I do not want you, brothers G80 and sisters, to be uninformed of this mystery—so that you will not be wise in your own estimation—that a partial hardening has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in;

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:1 -

Therefore I urge you, brothers G80 and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, [fn]acceptable to God, which is your [fn]spiritual service of worship.

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 14:10 -

But as for you, why do you judge your brother G80 or sister? Or you as well, why do you regard your brother G80 or sister with contempt? For we will all appear before the judgment seat of God.

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 14:13 -

Therefore let’s not judge one another anymore, but rather [fn]determine this: not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother’s G80 or sister’s way.

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 14:15 - For if because of food your brother G80 or sister is hurt, you are no longer walking in accordance with love. Do not destroy with your choice of food that person for whom Christ died.

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