Greek noun (masculine) · G80
ἀδελφός
adelphosad-el-fos'
lit. of a brother; Of a neighbour; Of a member of the same nation; of a fellow-Christian
343 uses in the Greek text, one for each word STEP Bible has tagged with this key
Concordance spelling: adelphós
Word page · Part of the concordance, one page for every word of the Hebrew and Greek text. Strong's G80is this word's number in James Strong's 1890 index of the King James Bible.
- 25 of 27New Testament books
- 20spellings
- 4meanings
The definition in full
Strong's key (1890) · G80
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
The King James renders it: brother.
James Strong, The Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890), public domain. Strong indexed the King James text, and this site quotes his entry as that index.
Summary
adelphos is rendered "lit. of a brother; Of a neighbour; Of a member of the same nation; of a fellow-Christian". It stands 343 times in the Greek text, across twenty-five books.
- Fifty-seven of the uses stand in Acts, more than in any other book.
- The lexicon lists four meanings for it, beginning with "lit. of a brother".
- Its first use in canonical order opens the ledger below.Matthew 1:2Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.
- The Greek text spells it twenty different ways.
The first use
Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.
Matthew 1:2ἀδελφοὺς
The first use, in the order of the New Testament's books.
Where the word stands
The word stands in twenty-five of the 27 New Testament books.
What the word means
The word carries four meanings: lit. of a brother, and Of a neighbour, and Of a member of the same nation, and of a fellow-Christian.
Each meaning, and the words it is translated by
| Meaning | Tagged as | Where |
|---|---|---|
| lit. of a brother | Tagged as
| WhereGenesis 4:2Later she gave birth to Cain’s brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep… |
| Of a neighbourLev.19:17). | Tagged aslisted under the table | WhereLeviticus 19:17You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor… |
| Of a member of the same nationExo.2:14 | Tagged as
| WhereExodus 2:14But the man replied, “Who made you ruler and judge over us? Are you planning to kill me as you… |
| of a fellow-Christian | Tagged aslisted under the table | WhereMatthew 12:46While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside… |
The words built on the same word-part
Each word below begins with the same letters this one begins with. A shared word-part shows a family. It does not settle what any one of them means, so each word carries its own uses on its own page. Scholars call that shared part the stem.
All 343, in canonical order
Every use, in order
Every use, grouped by book, with its verse.
20 spellings and their grammar
STEP Bible tags every word of the Hebrew and Greek text with its spelling and its grammar. Both lists below count the rows printed underneath, written out in English, with the code beside each one as it was tagged.
How it is spelled
- ἀδελφοί114
- ἀδελφὸν32
- ἀδελφοὶ30
- ἀδελφὸς30
- ἀδελφοὺς26
- ἀδελφῶν18
- ἀδελφοῦ17
- ἀδελφοῖς16
- ἀδελφῷ14
- ἀδελφός12
- ἀδελφούς12
- ἀδελφόν8
and 8 more spellings in the ledger below.
The grammar of each form
- noun · vocative (address) · masculine plural106N-VPM
- noun · nominative (subject) · masculine singular43N-NSM
- noun · accusative (object) · masculine singular41N-ASM
- noun · accusative (object) · masculine plural39N-APM
- noun · nominative (subject) · masculine plural39N-NPM
- noun · genitive (“of”) · masculine plural21N-GPM
- noun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine plural17N-DPM
- noun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singular17N-GSM
- noun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singular14N-DSM
- noun · vocative (address) · masculine singular6N-VSM
Matthew
thirty-nine uses
Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon.
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
- ἀδελφούςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. Jesus called them,
- ἀδελφούςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.
- ἀδελφῷadelphonoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
- ἀδελφῷadelphonoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you,
- ἀδελφόςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.
- ἀδελφῷadelphonoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even Gentiles do the same?
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but fail to notice the beam in your own eye?
- ἀδελφοῦadelphounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ while there is still a beam in your own eye?
- ἀδελφῷadelphonoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
You hypocrite! First take the beam out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
- ἀδελφοῦadelphounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John;
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death.
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Someone told Him, “Look, Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to You.”
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
But Jesus replied, “Who is My mother, and who are My brothers?”
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Pointing to His disciples, He said, “Here are My mother and My brothers.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
“Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas?
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,
- ἀδελφοῦadelphounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.
- ἀδελφόςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
- ἀδελφόνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
- ἀδελφόςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
That is how My heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.”
- ἀδελφῷadelphonoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers.
- ἀδελφῶν.¶adelphonnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
“Teacher,” they said, “Moses declared that if a man dies without having children, his brother is to marry the widow and raise up offspring for him.
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
- ἀδελφῷadelphonoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died without having children. So he left his wife to his brother.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
- ἀδελφῷadelphonoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’
- ἀδελφῶνadelphonnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
“Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.”
- ἀδελφοῖςadelphoisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Mark
twenty uses
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Going on a little farther, He saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat, mending their nets.
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
James son of Zebedee and his brother John (whom He named Boanerges, meaning “Sons of Thunder”),
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came and stood outside. They sent someone in to summon Him,
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
and a crowd was sitting around Him. “Look,” He was told, “Your mother and brothers are outside, asking for You.”
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
But Jesus replied, “Who are My mother and My brothers?”
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Looking at those seated in a circle around Him, He said, “Here are My mother and My brothers!
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
For whoever does the will of God is My brother and sister and mother.”
- ἀδελφόςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
And He did not allow anyone to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us as well?” And they took offense at Him.
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
For Herod himself had ordered that John be arrested and bound and imprisoned, on account of his brother Philip’s wife Herodias, whom Herod had married.
- ἀδελφοῦadelphounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!”
- ἀδελφοῦadelphounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for My sake and for the gospel
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
will fail to receive a hundredfold in the present age—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, along with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life.
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
“Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man is to marry his brother’s widow and raise up offspring for him.
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: a brother
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
- ἀδελφῷadelphonoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Now there were seven brothers. The first one married and died, leaving no children.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise against their parents and have them put to death.
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Luke
twenty-four uses
In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,
- ἀδελφοῦadelphounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
But when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother’s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done,
- ἀδελφοῦadelphounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew;
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but fail to notice the beam in your own eye?
- ἀδελφοῦadelphounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
How can you say, ‘Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,’ while you yourself fail to see the beam in your own eye? You hypocrite! First take the beam out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
- ἀδελφῷadelphonoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
- ἀδελφέadelphenoun · vocative (address) · masculine singulartagged: Brother
- ἀδελφοῦadelphounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see Him, but they were unable to reach Him because of the crowd.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
He was told, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see You.”
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
But He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and carry it out.”
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Someone in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”
- ἀδελφῷadelphonoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Then Jesus said to the man who had invited Him, “When you host a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or brothers or relatives or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return, and you will be repaid.
- ἀδελφούςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
“If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be My disciple.
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
‘Your brother has returned,’ he said, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has him back safe and sound.’
- ἀδελφόςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
But it was fitting to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”
- ἀδελφόςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also end up in this place of torment.’
- ἀδελφούςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers —
Watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.
- ἀδελφόςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
“Teacher,” they said, “Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man is to marry his brother’s widow and raise up offspring for him.
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
- ἀδελφῷadelphonoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Now there were seven brothers. The first one married a wife, but died childless.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and some of you will be put to death.
- ἀδελφῶνadelphonnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
- ἀδελφούςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
John
fourteen uses
Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus.
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ).
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
After this, He went down to Capernaum with His mother and brothers and His disciples, and they stayed there a few days.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to Him,
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
So Jesus’ brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea, so that Your disciples there may see the works You are doing.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
For even His own brothers did not believe in Him.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
But after His brothers had gone up to the feast, He also went—not publicly, but in secret.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
(Mary, whose brother Lazarus was sick, was to anoint the Lord with perfume and wipe His feet with her hair.)
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them in the loss of their brother.
- ἀδελφοῦadelphounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.
- ἀδελφόςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
“Your brother will rise again,” Jesus told her.
- ἀδελφόςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
When Mary came to Jesus and saw Him, she fell at His feet and said, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.”
- ἀδελφόςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
“Do not cling to Me,” Jesus said, “for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go and tell My brothers, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.’”
- ἀδελφούςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Because of this, the rumor spread among the brothers that this disciple would not die. However, Jesus did not say that he would not die, but only, “If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you?”
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Acts
fifty-seven uses
With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
- ἀδελφοῖςadelphoisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (a gathering of about a hundred and twenty) and said,
- ἀδελφῶνadelphonnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to Him in everything He tells you.
- ἀδελφῶνadelphonnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran,
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh.
- ἀδελφοῖςadelphoisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluraltagged: to brothers
When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his brothers, the children of Israel.
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
He assumed his brothers would understand that God was using him to deliver them, but they did not.
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
The next day he came upon two Israelites who were fighting, and he tried to reconcile them, saying, ‘Men, you are brothers. Why are you mistreating each other?’
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
This is the same Moses who told the Israelites, ‘God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers.’
- ἀδελφῶνadelphonnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul. “Brother Saul,” he said, “the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”
- ἀδελφέadelphenoun · vocative (address) · masculine singulartagged: Brother
When the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
So Peter invited them in as his guests. And the next day he got ready and went with them, accompanied by some of the brothers from Joppa.
- ἀδελφῶνadelphonnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
The apostles and brothers throughout Judea soon heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
The Spirit told me to accompany them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s home.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.
- ἀδελφοῖςadelphoisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword.
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Peter motioned with his hand for silence, and he described how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. “Send word to James and to the brothers,” he said, and he left for another place.
- ἀδελφοῖςadelphoisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.”
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Brothers, children of Abraham, and you Gentiles who fear God, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.
- ἀδελφῶν.¶adelphonnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Then some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.
- ἀδελφοῖςadelphoisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
When they had finished speaking, James declared, “Brothers, listen to me!
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,
- ἀδελφοῖςadelphoisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
- ἀδελφοῖςadelphoisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluraltagged: to brothers
Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to those who had sent them.
- ἀδελφῶνadelphonnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing.”
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.
- ἀδελφῶνadelphonnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him.
- ἀδελφῶνadelphonnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city.
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here,
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: the brothers
The brothers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy remained in Berea.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.
- ἀδελφοῖςadelphoisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
When we had finished our voyage from Tyre, we landed at Ptolemais, where we greeted the brothers and stayed with them for a day.
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us joyfully.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
When they heard this, they glorified God. Then they said to Paul, “You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law.
- ἀδελφέadelphenoun · vocative (address) · masculine singulartagged: brother
“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
as the high priest and the whole Council can testify about me. I even obtained letters from them to their brothers in Damascus, and I was on my way to apprehend these people and bring them to Jerusalem to be punished.
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
came and stood beside me. ‘Brother Saul,’ he said, ‘receive your sight.’ And at that moment I could see him.
- ἀδελφέadelphenoun · vocative (address) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, “Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day.”
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
“Brothers,” Paul replied, “I was not aware that he was the high priest, for it is written: ‘Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.’”
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Then Paul, knowing that some of them were Sadducees and others Pharisees, called out in the Sanhedrin, “Brothers, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. It is because of my hope in the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial.”
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
There we found some brothers who invited us to spend the week with them. And so we came to Rome.
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
After three days, he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, I was taken prisoner in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
The leaders replied, “We have not received any letters about you from Judea, nor have any of the brothers from there reported or even mentioned anything bad about you.
- ἀδελφῶνadelphonnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Romans
nineteen uses
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, how often I planned to come to you (but have been prevented from visiting until now), in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Do you not know, brothers (for I am speaking to those who know the law), that the law has authority over a man only as long as he lives?
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers —
Therefore, my brothers, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit to God.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation, but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.
- ἀδελφοῖςadelphoisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my own flesh and blood,
- ἀδελφῶνadelphonnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation.
- Ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: Brothers
I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.
- ἀδελφόνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
- ἀδελφόνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.
- ἀδελφῷadelphonoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: before brother
If your brother is distressed by what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy your brother, for whom Christ died.
- ἀδελφόςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble.
- ἀδελφόςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers with them.
- ἀδελφούς.¶adelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you greetings, as does our brother Quartus.
- ἀδελφός.¶adelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
1 Corinthians
thirty-nine uses
Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual, but as worldly—as infants in Christ.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not take pride in one man over another.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: a brother
I say this to your shame. Is there really no one among you wise enough to arbitrate between his brothers?
- ἀδελφοῦadelphounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Instead, one brother goes to law against another, and this in front of unbelievers!
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
- ἀδελφοῦadelphounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Instead, you yourselves cheat and do wrong, even against your own brothers!
- ἀδελφούςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: to brothers
To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If a brother has an unbelieving wife and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her.
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.
- ἀδελφῷadelphonoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
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.
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Brothers, each one should remain in the situation he was in when God called him.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
What I am saying, brothers, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they had none;
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
So this weak brother, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge.
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
By sinning against your brothers in this way and wounding their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause him to stumble.
- ἀδελφόνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
- ἀδελφόνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Have we no right to take along a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the Lord’s brothers and Cephas?
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
So, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one another.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.
- Ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: Brothers
What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
After that, He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep.
- ἀδελφοῖςadelphoisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
I face death every day, brothers, as surely as I boast about you in Christ Jesus our Lord.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Now I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.
- ἀδελφῶν.¶adelphonnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.
- ἀδελφοῦadelphounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
- ἀδελφῶνadelphonnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
2 Corinthians
twelve uses
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia:
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.
- ἀδελφόνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel.
- ἀδελφόνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
And we are sending along with them our brother whose earnestness has been proven many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, to the glory of Christ.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove empty, but that you will be prepared, just as I said.
- ἀδελφούςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you beforehand and make arrangements for the bountiful gift you had promised. This way, your gift will be prepared generously and not begrudgingly.
- ἀδελφούςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
I urged Titus to visit you, and I sent our brother with him. Did Titus exploit you in any way? Did we not walk in the same Spirit and follow in the same footsteps?
- ἀδελφόνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Galatians
eleven uses
and all the brothers with me, To the churches of Galatia:
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
For I certify to you, brothers, that the gospel I preached was not devised by man.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother.
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Brothers, let me put this in human terms. Even a human covenant, once it is ratified, cannot be canceled or amended.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: Brothers
I beg you, brothers, become like me, for I became like you. You have done me no wrong.
- Ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Therefore, brothers, we are not children of the slave woman, but of the free woman.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Now, brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
- Ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: Brothers
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Ephesians
two uses
Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing.
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- ἀδελφοῖςadelphoisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Philippians
nine uses
Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.
- ἀδελφῶνadelphonnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,
- Ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: Brothers
Join one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set for you.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you greetings.
- ἀδελφοί.¶adelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Colossians
five uses
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.
- ἀδελφοῖςadelphoisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.
- ἀδελφῷadelphonoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house.
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
1 Thessalonians
nineteen uses
Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
You yourselves know, brothers, that our visit to you was not in vain.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Surely you recall, brothers, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to anyone while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea that are in Christ Jesus. You suffered from your own countrymen the very things they suffered from the Jews,
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Brothers, pray for us as well.
- Ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: Brothers
Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.
- ἀδελφοῖς.¶adelphoisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
2 Thessalonians
nine uses
We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to Him, we ask you, brothers,
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
- ἀδελφοῦadelphounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.
- ἀδελφόν.¶adelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: a brother
1 Timothy
three uses
By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
- ἀδελφοῖςadelphoisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,
- ἀδελφούςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
2 Timothy
one use
Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Philemon
four uses
Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker,
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
- ἀδελφέ.¶adelphenoun · vocative (address) · masculine singulartagged: brother
no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: a brother
Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
- ἀδελφέadelphenoun · vocative (address) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Hebrews
ten uses
For both the One who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
He says: “I will proclaim Your name to My brothers; I will sing Your praises in the assembly.”
- ἀδελφοῖςadelphoisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.
- ἀδελφοῖςadelphoisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
No longer will each one teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest.
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
James
nineteen uses
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism.
- Ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: Brothers
Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: a brother
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
My brothers, can a fig tree grow olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. And if you judge the law, you are not a practitioner of the law, but a judge of it.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
- ἀδελφοῦadelphounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door!
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back,
- Ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: Brothers
1 Peter
one use
Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
- ἀδελφοῦadelphounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
2 Peter
two uses
Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Consider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave him.
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
1 John
fifteen uses
If anyone claims to be in the light but hates his brother, he is still in the darkness.
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Whoever loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no cause of stumbling in him.
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness. He does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
By this the children of God are distinguished from the children of the devil: Anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is anyone who does not love his brother.
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did Cain slay him? Because his own deeds were evil, while those of his brother were righteous.
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
- ἀδελφοῦadelphounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singulartagged: brother
So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.
- ἀδελφοίadelphoinoun · vocative (address) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.
- ἀδελφούςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that eternal life does not reside in a murderer.
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
- ἀδελφῶνadelphonnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
And we have this commandment from Him: Whoever loves God must love his brother as well.
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask God, who will give life to those who commit this kind of sin. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying he should ask regarding that sin.
- ἀδελφὸνadelphonnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartagged: brother
3 John
three uses
For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.
- ἀδελφῶνadelphonnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you.
- ἀδελφοὺςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
So if I come, I will call attention to his malicious slander against us. And unsatisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers and forbids those who want to do so, even putting them out of the church.
- ἀδελφούςadelphousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
Jude
one use
Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who are called, loved by God the Father, and kept in Jesus Christ:
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Revelation
five uses
I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance that are in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and my testimony about Jesus.
- ἀδελφὸςadelphosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: brother
Then each of them was given a white robe and told to rest a little while longer, until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers, were killed, just as they had been killed.
- ἀδελφοὶadelphoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
And I heard a loud voice in heaven saying: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Christ. For the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down—he who accuses them day and night before our God.
- ἀδελφῶνadelphonnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
So I fell at his feet to worship him. But he told me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who rely on the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”
- ἀδελφῶνadelphonnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
But he said to me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God!”
- ἀδελφῶνadelphonnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: brothers
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How the numbers are counted
Every count on this page comes from STEP Bible's tagged Hebrew and Greek text, the same text the ledger prints. A use is counted once each time the tagging marks a word with this key.
Spellings are counted as the Greek text spells them, with the sentence's own punctuation taken off the word first, so a form that ends a clause is not counted as a second spelling.
The family is read from the lexicon by the stem the two words share, with the accents off, and a person or a place named on the stem is left out.