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brother

Meaning of “brother”

Sense 1: A male sibling; a near kinsman. Sense 2: A fellow member of a people or faith.

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367 occurrences331 verses52 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 4:2

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Hebrews 8:11
And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest.
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1611 witness · Hebrews 8:11 · retained source text

And they shall not teach euery man his neighbour, and euery man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: For all shall know me, from the least to the greatest.

Hebrews 13:23
Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.
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1611 witness · Hebrews 13:23 · retained source text

Know yee, that our brother Timothie is set at libertie, with whom if he come shortly, I will see you.

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