Refiner Word Study adelphotes (G81)
G81  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἀδελφότης
adelphotes
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"brotherhood, the body of the Christian brotherhood, 1 Pet. 2:17; 5:9*"

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Definition and meaning

What does adelphotes mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G81
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

brotherhood, the body of the Christian brotherhood, 1 Pet. 2:17; 5:9*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἀδελφότης

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with adelphotes

These are the most notable occurrences of adelphotes (G81) across the King James Bible.

1 Peter 2:17

Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

1 Peter 5:9

Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about adelphotes

What does adelphotes mean in Greek?

Strong's G81 (adelphotes) is a Greek word that means: brotherhood, the body of the Christian brotherhood, 1 Pet. 2:17; 5:9* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does adelphotes appear in the Bible?

The word adelphotes (G81) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G81?

Strong's G81 is adelphotes, a Greek word defined as: brotherhood, the body of the Christian brotherhood, 1 Pet. 2:17; 5:9*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is adelphotes in the Old Testament or New Testament?

adelphotes is a Greek word found in the New Testament.