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brotherhood

Meaning of “brotherhood”

1. A body or company of brethren. 2. The bond or relationship between brethren.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Zechariah 11:14

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Every verse containing “brotherhood”

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Zechariah 11:14
Then I cut asunder mine other staff, even Bands, that I might break the brotherhood between Judah and Israel.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Zechariah 11:14 · retained source text

Then I cut asunder mine other staffe, euen Bands, that I might break the brotherhood betweene Iudah and Israel.

1611 marginal noteOr, binders.

1 Peter 2:17
Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Peter 2:17 · retained source text

Honour all men. Loue the brotherhood. Feare God. Honour the King.

1611 marginal noteOr, esteeme.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

An association of men for any purpose, as a society of monks; a fraternity.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 317