ἀδελφή
adelphē
“sister”
Definition
a sister (naturally or ecclesiastically)
feminine of G80 (ἀδελφός);
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word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Feminine)
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
ἀδελφή appears 26 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go. The believing brother or sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you to live in peace.
Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.
“Take away the stone,” Jesus said.“Lord, by now he stinks,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man. “It has already been four days.”
For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”
and a crowd was sitting around Him. “Look,” He was told, “Your mother and brothers are outside, asking for You.”
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