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    brotherly love

    noun

    • 1. feelings of humanity and compassion towards one's fellow humans.
  2. Brotherly love is the love for one's fellow-man as a brother. The expression is taken from the Greek word Φιλαδελφία (Philadelphia = "love of brothers"), which trait distinguished the Early Christian communities.

  3. Jun 15, 2024 · (lʌv ) uncountable noun. Love is the feeling that a person's happiness is very important to you, and the way you show this feeling in your behaviour towards them. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Definition of 'brotherly' brotherly. (brʌðəʳli ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]

  4. May 19, 2015 · Those who are brothers and sisters “ have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind ” (1 Pet 3:8) and this is how “ We know that we have passed out of...

  5. Jun 19, 2024 · Definitions of brotherly love. noun. a kindly and lenient attitude toward people. synonyms: charity. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Brotherly love." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/brotherly love. Accessed 19 Jun. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples...

  6. Brotherly love is just one way that love is shown in the Bible. From Proverbs to Mark, many scripture pieces help bring a message of kindness to one another. Romans 12:10 – Love one...

  7. One modern example of brotherly love is supporting a loved one through difficult times. Whether it’s offering a shoulder to lean on, providing words of encouragement, or lending a helping hand, showing support can make a world of difference in someone’s life. Acts of kindness are another way to demonstrate brotherly love in our daily ...

  8. Jan 22, 2022 · 1. Romans 12:910. Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Read More. The second half of chapter 12 is a description of the life that is pleasing to God.

  9. Jul 17, 2020 · Brotherly love is careful to treat others with respect for their feelings. The New Testament uses various words to express this dimension of love, such as eusplanchnos ("tenderhearted" in Eph. 4:32), chrestos ("kind" in the same text), and chresteuomai ("kind" in 1 Cor. 13:4).

  10. Jun 10, 2020 · Philia means close friendship or brotherly love in Greek. It is one of the four types of love in the Bible. St. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo (354–430 AD), understood this form of love to describe a love of equals who are united in a common purpose, pursuit, good, or end.

  11. Jul 22, 2018 · The Greek word phileo doesn't mean "brotherly love" specifically in terms of males, but it does carry the meaning of a strong affection between friends or compatriots. Phileo describes an emotional connection that goes beyond acquaintances or casual friendships. When we experience phileo, we experience a deeper level of connection.