1. 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

2. Love Of Proverbs 17:17, 18:24, Song of Solomon 8:1

3. Unfaithful Proverbs 27:10

4. Reuben's Love for Joseph Genesis 37:21, 22

5. Joseph's, for His Brethren Genesis 43:30-34, 45:1-5, 50:19-25

6. 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

7. Brother's Widow

   Law concerning Levirate marriage of, Deuteronomy 25:5-10, Matthew 22:24, Mark 12:19, Luke 20:28