If Abner is referred to as the “brother” of Barnabus, consider that they could be:
- full brothers,
- half brothers, or
- step brothers
The majority of the time, “brother” does indicate a biological relationship. But there are exceptions.
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Brother-in-law is an exception
Could also be a lodge ‘brother’!
Merna
Some church bodies refer to members as brother or sister so and so.
I encountered anothe reference for brother. My Ukrainian speaking cousins call their cousins brother (or sister). It must be the differences between English and Ukrainian translation.
Yes, brother-in-law is also referred to as brother.