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ἀδελφότης

adelphotēsbrotherhoodHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences1 book2 verses

Definition

ἀδελφότης, -ητος, ἡ

(ἀδελφός), [in LXX: 1Ma.12.10,17, 4Mac .5 * ;]

1. abstract, brotherhood, brotherly affection (LXX).

2. Concrete, the brotherhood, the Christian community: 1 Peter 2:17; 5:9 (MM, VGT, see word).

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. 1 Peter 2:17ἀδελφότητα · brotherhood [of believers]
    Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
  2. 1 Peter 5:9ἀδελφότητι · brothers
    Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.