ἀδελφότηςadelphótēs
brotherhood (properly, the feeling of brotherliness), i.e. the (Christian) fraternity
Greek (New Testament) · G81
Meanings
1. abstract, brotherhood, brotherly affection (LXX).
2. Concrete, the brotherhood, the Christian community: 1 Peter 2:17, 1 Peter 5:9.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- 1 Peter 2:17 Respect everyone, and love the family of believers. Fear God, and respect the king.
- 1 Peter 5:9 Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.