φιλαδελφία
philadelphia
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "philadelphia" means brotherly love or affection shared among siblings. In the provided text, it specifically refers to the mutual love and care among Christians, treating one another as family. This concept is highlighted in several biblical passages that encourage such relationships.
fraternal affection
The Greek word philadelphia means "fraternal affection," encompassing related ideas including brotherly love, love of the brethren.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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Love, Grace & Mercy Cluster
Words that share the same theological orbit.
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