Topic Overview
φιλαδελφία (philadelphia)
φιλαδελφία (philadelphia) (Greek Lexicon • G5360 • the love of brothers, brotherly love): the love of brothers, brotherly love. Primary meaning: the love of brothers, brotherly love. Strong's: fraternal affection. Lexical nuances: the love of brothers, brotherly love : of Christians' mutual love as brethren (v.s. ἀδελφός ), Ro 12:10 , I Th 4:9 , He 13:1 , I Pe 1:22 , II Pe 1:7 .† It is closely linked with נְקָמָה (neqama) (Hebrew Lexicon • H5360 • vengeance, divine retribution): vengeance, divine retribution. Retribution, divine vindication of covenant people against unrepentant oppressors ( Jeremiah 51:11 , Ezekiel 25:14 ).