5359. Philadelpheia
Berean Strong's Lexicon
Philadelpheia: Philadelphia

Original Word: Φιλαδέλφεια
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Philadelpheia
Pronunciation: fee-lad-EL-fay-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (fil-ad-el'-fee-ah)
Definition: Philadelphia
Meaning: Philadelphia, a city of the Roman province Asia.

Word Origin: From φιλέω (phileō, meaning "to love") and ἀδελφός (adelphos, meaning "brother"), thus "brotherly love."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Philadelphia, as it is a proper noun specific to the New Testament context.

Usage: In the New Testament, Philadelphia refers to one of the seven churches addressed in the Book of Revelation. It is known as the "church of brotherly love," reflecting the meaning of its name. The city is praised for its faithfulness and perseverance despite challenges.

Cultural and Historical Background: Philadelphia was an ancient city located in Lydia, in what is now modern-day Turkey. It was founded by King Attalus II of Pergamon in the 2nd century BC, who named it in honor of his brother, Eumenes II. The city was strategically located on a major trade route and was known for its vineyards and production of wine. It was also prone to earthquakes, which led to frequent rebuilding efforts. In the context of the early Christian church, Philadelphia was a center of missionary activity and was commended for its steadfastness in the face of persecution.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from philadelphos
Definition
Philadelphia, a city of Lydia
NASB Translation
Philadelphia (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 5359: Φιλαδέλφεια

Φιλαδέλφεια (T WH Φιλαδέλφεια (cf. Tdf. Proleg., p. 87), see Iota), Φιλαδελφειας, , Philadelphia (now Alahshar, Allahshir (or Ala-Shehr i. e. The White City (Sayce))), a city of Lydia in Asia Minor, situated near the eastern base of Mount Tmolus, founded and named by the Pergamene king Attalus II. Philadelphus. After the death of king Attalus III. Philometor, , it together with his entire kingdom came by his will under the jurisdiction of the Romans: Revelation 1:11; Revelation 3:7.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Philadelphia.

From Philadelphos (the same as philadelphos), a king of Pergamos; Philadelphia, a place in Asia Minor -- Philadelphia.

see GREEK philadelphos

Forms and Transliterations
Φιλαδελφείᾳ Φιλαδέλφειαν Φιλαδελφια Φιλαδελφίᾳ Φιλαδελφιαν Φιλαδελφίαν Philadelpheia Philadelpheíāi Philadelpheian Philadélpheian
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Englishman's Concordance
Revelation 1:11 N-AFS
GRK: καὶ εἰς Φιλαδέλφειαν καὶ εἰς
NAS: and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea.
KJV: and unto Philadelphia, and unto
INT: and to Philadelphia and to

Revelation 3:7 N-DFS
GRK: τῆς ἐν Φιλαδελφείᾳ ἐκκλησίας γράψον
NAS: of the church in Philadelphia write:
KJV: in Philadelphia write;
INT: of the in Philadelphia church write

Strong's Greek 5359
2 Occurrences


Φιλαδελφείᾳ — 1 Occ.
Φιλαδέλφειαν — 1 Occ.

















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