Lexical Definition
φιλαδελφία philadelphía (fil-ad-el-fee'-ah) brotherly love G:N-F
from φιλάδελφος
brotherly love (kindness), love of the brethren.
- fraternal affection
Usage: 4 forms in 6 verses
Abbott-Smith
φιλαδελφία, -ας, ἡ (< φιλάδελφος), [in LXX: IV Mac 13:23, 26 14:1 * ;]
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.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Romans | 12:10 |
| 1 Thessalonians | 4:9 |
| Hebrews | 13:1 |
| 1 Peter | 1:22 |
| 2 Peter | 1:7 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
φιλαδελφία-ία, ἡ,
brotherly love, [Refs 1st c.AD+]; in NT, love of the brethren, [NT]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Rom.12.10