# neighbor, neighborhood, neighboring

## Definition:

The term “neighbor” usually refers to a person who lives nearby. It can also refer more generally to someone who lives in the same community or people group.

* A “neighbor” is someone who would be protected and treated kindly because he is part of the same community.
* In the New Testament parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus used the term “neighbor” figuratively, expanding its meaning to include all human beings, even someone who is considered an enemy.
* If possible, it is best to translate this term literally with a word or phrase that means “person who lives nearby.”

(See also: [adversary](../other/adversary.md), [parable](../kt/parable.md), [people group](../other/peoplegroup.md), [Samaria](../names/samaria.md))

## Bible References:

* [Acts 7:26-28](rc://en/tn/help/act/07/26)
* [Ephesians 4:25-27](rc://en/tn/help/eph/04/25)
* [Galatians 5:14](rc://en/tn/help/gal/05/14)
* [James 2:8](rc://en/tn/help/jas/02/08)
* [John 9:8-9](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/09/08)
* [Luke 1:58](rc://en/tn/help/luk/01/58)
* [Matthew 5:43](rc://en/tn/help/mat/05/43)
* [Matthew 19:19](rc://en/tn/help/mat/19/19)
* [Matthew 22:39](rc://en/tn/help/mat/22/39)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H5997, H7138, H7453, H7468, H7934, G10690, G20870, G40400, G41390
