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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; that is, nephew, Genesis 13:8; Genesis 14:16, husband, Song of Solomon 4:9.

2. One of the same tribe. 2 Samuel 19:13.

3. Of the same people, Exodus 2:11, or even, of a cognate people. Numbers 20:14.

4. An ally. Amos 1:9.

5. Any friend, Job 5:15.

6. One of the same office. 1 Kings 9:13.

7. A fellow man. Leviticus 19:17.

Metaphorically, of any similarity, as in Job 30:19. The Greek word, adelphos, has a similar range of meanings, in the New Testament.

Bibliography Information
Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Brother'. Smith's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​sbd/​b/brother.html. 1901.
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