brotherly

Found 6 times in the King James Bible

H251 Hebrew
G5360 Greek

English Definition

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father))

ע Hebrew (Old Testament)

Original Script

אָח

Transliteration

ʼâch

Strong's Reference H251

Ω Greek (New Testament)

Original Script

φιλαδελφία

Transliteration

ʼâch

Strong's Reference G5360

"Brotherly" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H251, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G5360. Context determines which original word is being used.

Occurrences in Scripture

Amos 1:9 Old Testament

remembered not the brotherly covenant:

Romans 12:10 New Testament

to another with brotherly love; in honour

1 Thessalonians 4:9 New Testament

But as touching brotherly love ye need

Hebrews 13:1 New Testament

Let brotherly love continue.

2 Peter 1:7 New Testament

And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to

2 Peter 1:7 New Testament

kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.

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