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# neighbor #
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## Definition: ##
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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.
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* A "neighbor" is someone who would be protected and treated kindly because he is part of the same community.
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* 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.
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* If possible, it is best to translate this term literally with a word or phrase that means "person who lives nearby."
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(See also: [adversary ](../other/adversary.md ), [parable ](../other/parable.md ), [people group ](../other/peoplegroup.md ), [Samaria ](../other/samaria.md ))
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## Bible References: ##
* [Acts 07:26-28 ](en/tn/act/help/07/26 )
* [Ephesians 04:25-27 ](en/tn/eph/help/04/25 )
* [Galatians 05:13-15 ](en/tn/gal/help/05/13 )
* [James 02:8-9 ](en/tn/jas/help/02/08 )
* [John 09:8-9 ](en/tn/jhn/help/09/08 )
* [Luke 01:56-58 ](en/tn/luk/help/01/56 )
* [Matthew 05:43-45 ](en/tn/mat/help/05/43 )
* [Matthew 19:18-19 ](en/tn/mat/help/19/18 )
* [Matthew 22:39-40 ](en/tn/mat/help/22/39 )
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