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 (Genesis 13:8; 14:16) husband (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.
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