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ἀδελφός

adelphos

Masculine noun · From ἄλφα (G1) (as a connective particle) and delphus (the womb)

From G1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς delphýs (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G1):—brother.

Outline

a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother
having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, or countryman
any fellow or man
a fellow believer, united to another by the bond of affection
an associate in employment or office
brethren in Christ

his brothers by blood
all men
apostles
Christians, as those who are exalted to the same heavenly place

Usages (7/7)

1 John 3:12

Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother’s righteous.

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1 John 3:13

Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.

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1 John 3:14

We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.

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1 John 3:15

Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.

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1 John 3:16

Hereby perceive we the love of God of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

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1 John 3:17

But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

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1 John 4:20

If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

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1 John 4:21

And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.

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1 John 5:16

If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.

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3 John 1:3

For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.

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3 John 1:5

Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;

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3 John 1:10

Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.

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Jude 1:1

Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:

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Revelation 1:9

I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.

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Revelation 6:11

And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.

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should be fulfilled During the time of persecution (2 Esdras 16:70-72).

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Revelation 12:10

And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

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accuser of our brethren Jacob's brother is Esau. This is further proof as to who the Edomites are, as they were in power as the Romans (Revelation 12:1-5) and are in power now (Revelation 12:12).

Who are the Edomites

Genesis 25:25 Genesis 27:11 Genesis 27:40 Job 9:24 Job 30:1 Psalms 49:11 Psalms 55:21 Jeremiah 49:16 Obadiah 1:3 2 Esdras 6:9

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Revelation 19:10

And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

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The angel referred to John as brethren, showing that the Israelites are angels too, albeit fallen ones (Jude 1:6).

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Revelation 22:9

Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.

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