GreekG5361
φιλάδελφος
philadelphos
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "philadelphos" means loving one's brother or showing love like a brother. It is used to describe the kind of mutual affection Christians are encouraged to have for one another. This term emphasizes close, familial care and concern among individuals.
fond of brethren, i.e. fraternal
The Greek word philadelphos means "fond of brethren, i.e. fraternal," used in Scripture in contexts that reveal its full semantic depth.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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