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Brother
The Hebrew word is used in various senses in the Old Testament, as,
1. Any kinsman, and not a mere brother; e.g. nephew, Ge 13:8; 14:16 husband, So 4:9
2. One of the same tribe. 2Sa 19:13
3. Of the same people, Ex 2:11 or even of a cognate people. Nu 20:14
4. An ally. Am 1:9
5. Any friend, Job 5:15
6. One of the same office. 1Ki 9:13
7. A fellow man. Le 19:17
8. Metaphorically of any similarity, as in Job 30:19 The word adelphos has a similar range of meanings in the New Testament.
Bibliography Information
Smith, William, Dr "Meaning and Definition for 'brother' in Smiths Bible Dictionary".
bible-history.com - Smith's; 1901.
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