Meaning
Brother Signifies a:
- Relative
Gen 14:16; Gen 29:12
- Neighbor
Deu 23:7; Jdg 21:6; Neh 5:7
- Any Israelite
Jer 34:9; Oba 1:10
- Mankind
Gen 9:5; Mat 18:35; 1Jn 3:15
- Companion
2Sa 1:26; 1Ki 13:30; 1Ki 20:33
Love of
Pro 17:17; Pro 18:24; Son 8:1
Unfaithful
Pro 27:10
Reuben's love for Joseph
Gen 37:22
Joseph's for his brethren
Gen 43:34; Gen 45:5; Gen 50:25
A fraternal epithet, especially among Christians
- Instituted by Christ
Mat 12:50; Mat 25:40; Heb 2:12
- Used by disciples
Act 9:17; Act 21:20; Rom 16:23; 1Co 7:12; 2Co 2:13
- Used by Peter
1Pe 1:22
- Used among the Israelites
Lev 19:17; Deu 22:4
Brother's widow, law concerning Levirate marriage of
Deu 25:10; Mat 22:24; Mar 12:19; Luk 20:28
