ἀδελφότης G81
G81 is the Greek word ἀδελφότης, transliterated adelphótēs. The King James Version most often renders it brotherhood.
What it means
brotherhood (properly, the feeling of brotherliness), i.e. the (Christian) fraternity.
Where it comes from
from G80 (ἀδελφός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: brethren, brotherhood.
Verses using ἀδελφότης
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
1 Peter 2:17 · KJV
Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
1 Peter 5:9 · KJV
Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
Common questions
What does Strong's G81 mean?
G81 is the Greek word ἀδελφότης (adelphótēs), meaning brotherhood (properly, the feeling of brotherliness), i.e. the (Christian) fraternity.
How is G81 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it brotherhood (1 time), brethren (1 time).
How many times does G81 appear in the Bible?
ἀδελφότης (adelphótēs) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G81 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G80 (ἀδελφός).
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