From d621b7a6c3d97993bbd1154b44bf23e763fbded8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Joel D. Ruark" Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:28:52 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update 'bible/other/family.md' (#1200) --- bible/other/family.md | 7 +++---- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/bible/other/family.md b/bible/other/family.md index 0b438630..2bbde51b 100644 --- a/bible/other/family.md +++ b/bible/other/family.md @@ -2,13 +2,12 @@ ## Definition: -The term “family” refers to a group of people who are related by blood and usually includes a father, mother, and their children. It often also includes other relatives such as grandparents, grandchildren, uncles and aunts. +The term “family” refers to a group of people who are related by blood and usually includes a father, mother, and their children. In the Bible, this term sometimes includes other close relatives such as grandparents, grandchildren, uncles and aunts. -* The Hebrew family was a religious community passing on traditions through worship and instruction. -* Usually the father was the major authority of the family. +* In biblical times, usually the oldest man was the major authority of a family. * Family could also include servants, concubines, and even foreigners. * Some languages may have a broader word such as “clan” or “household” that would fit better in contexts where more than just parents and children are being referred to. -* The term “family” is also used to refer to people who are related spiritually, such as people who are part of God’s family because they believe in Jesus. +* The New Testament often uses terms related to the concept of “family” to refer to the Church, meaning people who believe in Jesus. (See also: [clan](../other/clan.md), [ancestor](../other/father.md), [house](../other/house.md))