ἀδελφός
“a brother”
Primary meaning: a brother. Strong's: a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G1 (Α)). Lexical nuances: in cl., a brother , born of the same parent or parents. [In LXX (Hort, Ja. , 102 f.), for אָח ;] lit. of a brother ( Ge 4:2 , al.). Of a neighbour ( Le 19:17 ). Of a member of the same nation ( Ex 2:14 , De 15:3 ). In NT in each of these senses (1. Mt 1:2 , al.; 2. Mt 7:3 ; 3. Ro 9:3 ) and also, of a fellow-Christian: I Co 1:1 , Ac 9:30 . This usage finds illustration in π. , where ἀ. is used o...
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from G1 (Α) (as a connective particle) and (the womb);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
Septuagint (LXX) & New Testament Conceptual Bridges
Cross-Testament BridgeHow this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.
LXX conceptual translation: אָח (brother, kinsman, fellow countryman) -> ἀδελφός (a brother)
LXX conceptual translation: אָח (brother, kinsman, fellow countryman) -> ἀδελφός (a brother)
Key Biblical Occurrences (8)
Foundational passages where ἀδελφός (adelphos) carries significant theological or narrative weight.