Brother: 7 definitions
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Brother definition and references: (1.) In the natural and common sense (Matthew 1:2; Luke 3:1, 19).
(2.) A near relation, a cousin (Genesis 13:8; 14:16; Matthew 12:46; John 7:3; Acts 1:14; Galatians 1:19).
(3.) Simply a fellow-countryman (Matthew 5:47; Acts 3:22; Hebrews 7:5).
(4.) A disciple or follower (Matthew 25:40; Hebrews 2:11, 12).
(5.) One of the same faith (Amos 1:9; Acts 9:30; 11:29; 1 Corinthians 5:11); whence the early disciples of our Lord were known to each other as brethren.
(6.) A colleague in office (Ezra 3:2; 1 Corinthians 1:1; 2 Corinthians 1:1).
(7.) A fellow-man (Genesis 9:5; 19:7; Matthew 5:22, 23, 24; 7:5; Hebrews 2:17).
(8.) One beloved or closely united with another in affection (2 Samuel 1:26; Acts 6:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:1). Brethren of Jesus (Matthew 1:25; 12:46, 50: Mark 3:31, 32; Galatians 1:19; 1 Corinthians 9:5, etc.) were probably the younger children of Joseph and Mary. Some have supposed that they may have been the children of Joseph by a former marriage, and others that they were the children of Mary, the Virgin’s sister, and wife of Cleophas. The first interpretation, however, is the most natural.
Brother refers to:—The Hebrew word is used in various senses in the Old Testament, as,
1) Any kinsman, and not a mere brother; e.g. nephew, (Genesis 13:8; 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)
8) Metaphorically of any similarity, as in (Job 30:19) The word adelphos has a similar range of meanings in the New Testament.
Brother definition and references: –Signifies
–a relative, Genesis 14:16; 29:12
–a neighbor Deuteronomy 23:7; Judges 21:6; Nehemiah 5:7
–any Israelite Jeremiah 34:9; Obadiah 1:10
–mankind Genesis 9:5; Matthew 18:35; 1 John 3:15
–a companion 2 Samuel 1:26; 1 Kings 13:30; 20:33
–Love of Proverbs 17:17; 18:24; Song of Solomon 8:1
–Unfaithful Proverbs 27:10
–Reuben’s love for Joseph Genesis 37:21,22
–Joseph’s, for his brethren Genesis 43:30-34; 45:1-5; 50:19-25
–A fraternal epithet, especially among Christians.
–Instituted by Christ Matthew 12:50; 25:40; Hebrews 2:11,12
–Used by disciples Acts 9:17; 21:20; Romans 16:23; 1 Corinthians 7:12; 2 Corinthians 2:13
–by Peter 1 Peter 1:22
–Used among the Israelites Leviticus 19:17; Deuteronomy 22:1-4
–Brother’s widow.
–Law concerning Levirate marriage of Deuteronomy 25:5-10; Matthew 22:24; Mark 12:19; Luke 20:28
Brother refers to:—This term is so variously and extensively applied in Scripture, that it becomes important carefully to distinguish the different acceptations in which it is used.
It denotes a brother in the natural sense, whether the offspring of the same father only (Matthew 1:2; Luke 3:1; Luke 3:19), or of the same father and mother (Luke 6:14, etc.).
A near relative or kinsman by blood, cousin (Genesis 13:8; Genesis 14:16; Matthew 12:46; John 7:3; Acts 1:14; Galatians 1:19).
One who is connected with another by any tie of intimacy or fellowship: hence—
One born in the same country, descended from the same stock, a fellow countryman (Matthew 5:47; Acts 3:22; Hebrews 7:5; Exodus 2:11; Exodus 4:18).
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Brother refers to:—Includes, besides sons of the same parents, cousins and near relatives, as a nephew (Genesis 13:8; Genesis 14:16; Deuteronomy 25:5-6 margin). One of the same tribe (2 Samuel 19:12). Of the same or a kindred people (Exodus 2:11; Numbers 20:14). A friend (Job 6:15). A fellow man (Leviticus 19:17). "A brother to (i.e. a fellow on a level with) the dragons" or "jackals" (Job 30:29). As the outer pagan world knew believers by the name "Christian," so they know one another by the name "brethren" (Acts 11:26; Acts 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16; compare Matthew 25:40; Acts 11:29). The Jews distinguished a "brother" as an Israelite by birth, and a "neighbor" a proselyte, and allowed neither title to the Gentiles. But Christ applied "brother" to all Christians, and "neighbor" to all the world (1 Corinthians 5:11; Luke 10:29-30). The arguments for the "brethren" of Jesus (James, Joses, Simon, and Judas) mentioned in Matthew 13:56 being literally His brothers, born of Joseph and Mary, are:
(1) their names are always connected with Mary, "His brethren" is the phrase found nine times in the Gospels, once in Acts (Acts 1:14);
(2) nothing is said to imply that the phrase is not to be taken literally. But:
(1) "My brethren" is found in the wide sense (Matthew 28:10; John 20:17).
(2) If Joseph had been their father, they would have been some one time at least designated in the usual mode "sons of Joseph." The statement that. His "brethren did not believe in Him" (John 7:5) may refer to His near relations generally, excepting the two apostles James (who is expressly called "the Lord's brother," Galatians 1:19) and Jude (Judges 1:1). In Acts 1:14 His "brethren," as distinct from the apostles, may refer to Simon and Joses and other near relatives. It is not likely there would be two pairs of brothers named alike, of such eminence; James and Jude. His brethren are, most probably, the writers of the epistles.
(3) It is expressly stated that Mary, wife of Cleophas and sister of the Virgin Mary (John 19:25), had sons, of whom James and Joses are named (Matthew 27:56; Mark 15:40).
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Brother refers to:—See Family, and Brethren of the Lord.
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Search found 589 books and stories containing Brother, Brothers, The brother; (plurals include: Brothers, Brotherses, The brothers). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 9.118 < [Section XIV - Shares of Unmarried Sisters]
Verse 9.204 < [Section XXVII - Property of Brothers, and their Mutual Relationship]
Verse 9.182 < [Section XXIII - The Twelve Kinds of Sons defined]
Mimamsa in Medhatithi (study) (by A. R. Joshi)
Punarvacana in Manubhasya 9.211 < [Part 3.18 - Pratipatti Karma]
Apavada in Manubhasya 9.145 < [Part 3.6 - Apavada]
Arthavada in Manubhasya 9.65 < [Part 3.7 - Arthavada]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Vetāla 22: The Four Brāhman Brothers who resuscitated the Lion < [Appendix 6.1 - The Twenty-five Tales of a Vetāla]
Note on polyandry < [Notes]
Notes on women whose love is scorned < [Notes]
Vyavaharamala: a text on Indian jurisprudence (by P. V. Rajee)
50. Dayavibhaga Prakarana (Partition) < [Chapter 5 - Vyavaharamala—General features based on text]
52. Regarding One’s Wife < [Chapter 5 - Vyavaharamala—General features based on text]
51. Eight types of Marriage < [Chapter 5 - Vyavaharamala—General features based on text]
The Writings of St. Francis of Assisi (by Father Pascal Robinson)
IV. Rules of the Friars Minor < [Part I. Admonitions, Rules, etc.]
Second Rule of the Friars Minor < [Part I. Admonitions, Rules, etc.]
VI. Testament of the Holy Father St. Francis < [Part I. Admonitions, Rules, etc.]
Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England (by A.M. Sellar)