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Bible Dictionaries
Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words
Search Results: "brother
Title Matches: 2
Brother, Brethren, Brotherhood, Brotherly
ἀδελφός ► (Strong's #80 — Noun Masculine — adelphos — ad-el-fos' ) denotes "a brother, or near kinsman;" in the plural, "a community based on identity of origin or life." It is used of: (1) male children of the same parents, Matt,
ἀδελφός ► (Strong's #80 — Noun Masculine — adelphos — ad-el-fos' ) denotes "a brother, or near kinsman;" in the plural, "a community based on identity of origin or life." It is used of: (1) male children of the same parents, Matt,
Foster-Brother
suntrophos — soon'-trof-os ) primarily denotes "one nourished or brought up with another" (sun, "with," trepho, "to rear"); it is rendered "foster-brother" in Acts 13:1 , RV. It has, however, been found in Hellenistic usage as a court term, signifying an intimate friend of a king (Deissmann), and
suntrophos — soon'-trof-os ) primarily denotes "one nourished or brought up with another" (sun, "with," trepho, "to rear"); it is rendered "foster-brother" in Acts 13:1 , RV. It has, however, been found in Hellenistic usage as a court term, signifying an intimate friend of a king (Deissmann), and
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Avenge, Avenger
function of executing wrath on the evildoer (AV, wrongly, "revenger"); in 1 Thessalonians 4:6 , of God as the avenger of the one who wrongs his brother, here particularly in the matter of adultery. B — 2: ἐκδίκησις ► (Strong's
function of executing wrath on the evildoer (AV, wrongly, "revenger"); in 1 Thessalonians 4:6 , of God as the avenger of the one who wrongs his brother, here particularly in the matter of adultery. B — 2: ἐκδίκησις ► (Strong's
Behold, Beheld
Mark 13:23,33 ; it indicates greater vividness than horao, expressing a more intent, earnest contemplation; in Luke 6:41 , of "beholding" the mote in a brother's eye; Luke 24:12 , of "beholding" the linen clothes in the empty tomb; Acts 1:9 , of the gaze of the disciples when the Lord ascended. The greater
Mark 13:23,33 ; it indicates greater vividness than horao, expressing a more intent, earnest contemplation; in Luke 6:41 , of "beholding" the mote in a brother's eye; Luke 24:12 , of "beholding" the linen clothes in the empty tomb; Acts 1:9 , of the gaze of the disciples when the Lord ascended. The greater
Between
to the middle of," i.e., among, or in the midst of, hence, between, is used in 1 Corinthians 6:5 , of those in the church able to decide between brother and brother, instead of their going to law with one another in the world's courts. 2: μεταξύ ► (Strong's
to the middle of," i.e., among, or in the midst of, hence, between, is used in 1 Corinthians 6:5 , of those in the church able to decide between brother and brother, instead of their going to law with one another in the world's courts. 2: μεταξύ ► (Strong's
Bring, Bringing, Brought
1:11,12,17 , metoikesia signifies "a removal, or carrying away" (not "they were brought," ver. 12, AV). (6) In Acts 13:1 , suntrophos denotes "a foster-brother," RV (AV, marg.). (7) In 1 Corinthians 4:17 , for "bring you into rememberance" (RV, "put ...), see REMEMERANCE. (8) In Luke 1:19 , for
1:11,12,17 , metoikesia signifies "a removal, or carrying away" (not "they were brought," ver. 12, AV). (6) In Acts 13:1 , suntrophos denotes "a foster-brother," RV (AV, marg.). (7) In 1 Corinthians 4:17 , for "bring you into rememberance" (RV, "put ...), see REMEMERANCE. (8) In Luke 1:19 , for
Differ, Differing, Different, Difference
7:34 the perfect tense of the Passive Voice is translated "there is a difference." Some take the verb with what precedes, with reference to the married brother, and translate "he has been divided." See DEAL , DISTRIBUTE , DIVIDE , GIVE , PART. A — 3: διακρίνω
7:34 the perfect tense of the Passive Voice is translated "there is a difference." Some take the verb with what precedes, with reference to the married brother, and translate "he has been divided." See DEAL , DISTRIBUTE , DIVIDE , GIVE , PART. A — 3: διακρίνω
Discern, Discerner, Discernment
the phrase "doubtful disputations" is, lit., "judgments of reasonings" (marg., "not for decisions of doubts," i.e., not to act as a judge of the weak brother's scruples). C — 1: κριτικός ► (Strong's #2924 — Adjective — kritikos
the phrase "doubtful disputations" is, lit., "judgments of reasonings" (marg., "not for decisions of doubts," i.e., not to act as a judge of the weak brother's scruples). C — 1: κριτικός ► (Strong's #2924 — Adjective — kritikos
Edification, Edify, Edifying
1 Corinthians 14:4 . In 1 Corinthians 8:10 , where it is translated "emboldened," the Apostle uses it with pathetic irony, of the action of a brother in "building up" his brother who had a weak conscience, causing him to compromise his scruples; "strengthened," or "confirmed," would be suitable
1 Corinthians 14:4 . In 1 Corinthians 8:10 , where it is translated "emboldened," the Apostle uses it with pathetic irony, of the action of a brother in "building up" his brother who had a weak conscience, causing him to compromise his scruples; "strengthened," or "confirmed," would be suitable
Gain
Mark 8:36 ; Luke 9:25 ; (b) "to get gain, make a profit," James 4:13 ; (II), metaphorically, (a) "to win persons," said (1) of "gaining" an offending brother who by being told privately of his offense, and by accepting the representations, is won from alienation and from the consequences of his fault,
Mark 8:36 ; Luke 9:25 ; (b) "to get gain, make a profit," James 4:13 ; (II), metaphorically, (a) "to win persons," said (1) of "gaining" an offending brother who by being told privately of his offense, and by accepting the representations, is won from alienation and from the consequences of his fault,
Grief, Grieve
grieved" (AV, "was sorry"); Mark 10:22 , RV, "(went away) sorrowful" (AV, "grieved"); John 21:17 , "(Peter) was grieved;" Romans 14:15 , "(if ... thy brother) is grieved;" 2 Corinthians 2:4 , "(not that) ye should be made sorry," RV, AV, "ye should be grieved." See HEAVINESS , SORROW , SORROWFUL
grieved" (AV, "was sorry"); Mark 10:22 , RV, "(went away) sorrowful" (AV, "grieved"); John 21:17 , "(Peter) was grieved;" Romans 14:15 , "(if ... thy brother) is grieved;" 2 Corinthians 2:4 , "(not that) ye should be made sorry," RV, AV, "ye should be grieved." See HEAVINESS , SORROW , SORROWFUL
Hate, Hateful, Hater, Hatred
Ephesians 5:29 , negatively, of one's flesh, i.e. of one's own, and therefore a man's wife as one with him. Note: In 1 John 3:15 , he who "hates" his brother is called a murderer; for the sin lies in the inward disposition, of which the act is only the outward expression. B — 1: στυγητός
Ephesians 5:29 , negatively, of one's flesh, i.e. of one's own, and therefore a man's wife as one with him. Note: In 1 John 3:15 , he who "hates" his brother is called a murderer; for the sin lies in the inward disposition, of which the act is only the outward expression. B — 1: στυγητός
Hell
word; it is found twelve times in the NT, eleven of which are in the Synoptists, in every instance as uttered by the Lord Himself. He who says to his brother, Thou fool (see under FOOL), will be in danger of "the hell of fire," Matthew 5:22 ; it is better to pluck out (a metaphorical description of irrevocable
word; it is found twelve times in the NT, eleven of which are in the Synoptists, in every instance as uttered by the Lord Himself. He who says to his brother, Thou fool (see under FOOL), will be in danger of "the hell of fire," Matthew 5:22 ; it is better to pluck out (a metaphorical description of irrevocable
Love
A — 1: ἀγαπάω ► (Strong's #25 — Verb — agapao — ag-ap-ah'-o ) and the corresponding
A — 1: ἀγαπάω ► (Strong's #25 — Verb — agapao — ag-ap-ah'-o ) and the corresponding
Murderer
lit., "manslaying," used as a noun, "a manslayer, murderer" (anthropos, "a man," kteino, "to slay"), is used of Satan, John 8:44 ; of one who hates his brother, and who, being a "murderer," has not eternal life, 1 John 3:15 (twice). 3: πατραλῴας
lit., "manslaying," used as a noun, "a manslayer, murderer" (anthropos, "a man," kteino, "to slay"), is used of Satan, John 8:44 ; of one who hates his brother, and who, being a "murderer," has not eternal life, 1 John 3:15 (twice). 3: πατραλῴας
Offence
the teaching of things contrary to sound doctrine; 1 John 2:10 , "occasion of stumbling," of the absence of this in the case of one who loves his brother and thereby abides in the light. Love, then, is the best safeguard against the woes pronounced by the Lord upon those who cause others to stumble.
the teaching of things contrary to sound doctrine; 1 John 2:10 , "occasion of stumbling," of the absence of this in the case of one who loves his brother and thereby abides in the light. Love, then, is the best safeguard against the woes pronounced by the Lord upon those who cause others to stumble.
Rejoice
5:11 , RV (AV, "we joy"), in God; (d) Philippians 3:3 , RV, "glory" (AV, "rejoice") in Christ Jesus; (e) James 1:9 (RV, "glory," AV, "rejoice"), the brother of low degree in his high estate; the rich brother in being made low; (f) James 4:16 , of evil glorying. See GLORY (to boast). Notes: (1) In
5:11 , RV (AV, "we joy"), in God; (d) Philippians 3:3 , RV, "glory" (AV, "rejoice") in Christ Jesus; (e) James 1:9 (RV, "glory," AV, "rejoice"), the brother of low degree in his high estate; the rich brother in being made low; (f) James 4:16 , of evil glorying. See GLORY (to boast). Notes: (1) In
Sin
condition resulting from an act, "unto death" signifying "tending towards death;" (b) against Christ, 1 Corinthians 8:12 ; (c) against man, (1) a brother, Matthew 18:15 , RV, "sin" (AV, "tresspass"); Matthew 18:21 ; Luke 17:3,4 , RV, "sin" (AV, "trespass"); 1 Corinthians 8:12 ; (2) in Luke 15:18,21
condition resulting from an act, "unto death" signifying "tending towards death;" (b) against Christ, 1 Corinthians 8:12 ; (c) against man, (1) a brother, Matthew 18:15 , RV, "sin" (AV, "tresspass"); Matthew 18:21 ; Luke 17:3,4 , RV, "sin" (AV, "trespass"); 1 Corinthians 8:12 ; (2) in Luke 15:18,21
Stumble
the Gospel relating thereto, were contrary to all their ideas as to the means of righteousness before God, Romans 9:32 ; 1 Peter 2:8 ; (2) of a brother in the Lord in acting against the dictates of his conscience, Romans 14:21 . See BEAT , No. 6. 2: πταίω ►
the Gospel relating thereto, were contrary to all their ideas as to the means of righteousness before God, Romans 9:32 ; 1 Peter 2:8 ; (2) of a brother in the Lord in acting against the dictates of his conscience, Romans 14:21 . See BEAT , No. 6. 2: πταίω ►
Tempt
Matthew 16:1 ; 19:3 ; 22:18,35 , and parallel passages; John 8:6 ; (b) of temptations to sin, e.g., Galatians 6:1 , where one who would restore an erring brother is not to act as his judge, but as being one with him in liability to sin, with the possibility of finding himself in similar circumstances, James
Matthew 16:1 ; 19:3 ; 22:18,35 , and parallel passages; John 8:6 ; (b) of temptations to sin, e.g., Galatians 6:1 , where one who would restore an erring brother is not to act as his judge, but as being one with him in liability to sin, with the possibility of finding himself in similar circumstances, James
