Strong’s G0080

ἀδελφός

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

adelphos

Pronunciation

ah-del-FOS

Definition

Brother

Meaning

a brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian.

Usage

In the New Testament, "adelphos" primarily refers to a male sibling, a brother by blood. However, its usage extends beyond biological relationships to denote spiritual kinship among believers, reflecting the familial bond within the Christian community. It is also used metaphorically to describe close relationships, such as fellow countrymen or members of a religious community.

Bible references

Matthew 1:2;Matthew 1:11;Matthew 4:18;Matthew 4:18;Matthew 4:21;Matthew 4:21;Matthew 5:22;Matthew 5:22;Matthew 5:23;Matthew 5:24;Matthew 5:47;Matthew 7:3;Matthew 7:4;Matthew 7:5;Matthew 10:2;Matthew 10:2;Matthew 10:21;Matthew 10:21;Matthew 12:46;Matthew 12:47;Matthew 12:48;Matthew 12:49;Matthew 12:50;Matthew 13:55;Matthew 14:3