φιλάδελφος

philadelphosAdjectiveG5361

loving the brothers

From: from G5384 (φίλος) and G80 (ἀδελφός);

Short Definition

fond of brethren, i.e. fraternal

Full Lexicon Entry

loving one's brother, loving like a brother (Soph., Xen.): of Christians' love for one another (EV, loving as brethren).
LXX Usage: 4 *

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Peter
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 3:8

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