ἀδελφή

adelphēNoun (Feminine)G0079

sister

From: feminine of G80 (ἀδελφός);

Short Definition

a sister (naturally or ecclesiastically)

Full Lexicon Entry

a sister: metaphorically, of a member of the Christian community
LXX Usage: for אָהוֹת

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

26 times

Appears 26 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
6
Mark
5
Luke
3
Matthew
3
1 Corinthians
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 7:15
  • James 2:15
  • John 11:39
  • Matthew 12:50
  • Mark 3:32

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