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kinsman

Meaning of “kinsman”

A male relative; a man related by family or kinship.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
16 occurrences13 verses4 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Numbers 5:8

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Ruth 4:14
And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the Lord, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Ruth 4:14 · retained source text

And the women said vnto Naomi, Blessed be the LORD which hath not left thee this day without a kinseman, that his name may bee famous in Israel:

1611 marginal noteHebr. caused to cease vnto thee.

1611 marginal noteOr, redeemer.

John 18:26
One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him?
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · John 18:26 · retained source text

One of the seruants of the high Priests (being his kinsman whose eare Peter cut off) saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him?

Romans 16:11
Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Romans 16:11 · retained source text

Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the houshold of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.

1611 marginal noteOr, friends

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Historical definitions

A man of the same race or family; one related by blood.

volume 2, leaf 26, column 2 (main_dictionary)