Strong’s G0079

ἀδελφή

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

adelphé

Pronunciation

ah-del-FAY

Definition

Sister

Meaning

a sister, a woman (fellow-)member of a church, a Christian woman.

Usage

In the New Testament, ἀδελφή (adelphé) is used to denote a female sibling, a sister. It can refer to a biological sister or, in a broader sense, to a female member of the Christian community, emphasizing the familial bond among believers. This term underscores the spiritual kinship and unity within the body of Christ.

Bible references

Matthew 12:50;Matthew 13:56;Matthew 19:29;Mark 3:32;Mark 3:35;Mark 6:3;Mark 10:29;Mark 10:30;Luke 10:39;Luke 10:40;Luke 14:26;John 11:1;John 11:3;John 11:5;John 11:28;John 11:39;John 19:25;Acts 23:16;Romans 16:1;Romans 16:15;1 Corinthians 7:15;1 Corinthians 9:5;1 Timothy 5:2;Philemon 1:2;James 2:15