G80

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

  1. a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother
  2. having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, or countryman
  3. any fellow or man
  4. a fellow believer, united to another by the bond of affection
  5. an associate in employment or office
  6. brethren in Christ
    1. his brothers by blood
    2. all men
    3. apostles
    4. Christians, as those who are exalted to the same heavenly place

Usages (7/7)

Revelation 19:10

Breakdown

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

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