diff --git a/bible/other/sister.md b/bible/other/sister.md deleted file mode 100644 index f71a5174..00000000 --- a/bible/other/sister.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,30 +0,0 @@ -# sister - -## Definition: - -A sister is a female person who shares at least one biological parent with another person. She is said to be that other person’s sister or the sister of that other person. - -* In the New Testament, “sister” is also used figuratively to refer to a woman who is a fellow believer in Jesus Christ. -* Sometimes the phrase “brothers and sisters” is used to refer to all believers in Christ, both men and women. -* In the Old Testament book Song of Songs, “sister” refers to a female lover or spouse. - -## Translation Suggestions: - -* It is best to translate this term with the literal word that is used in the target language to refer to a natural or biological sister, unless this would give wrong meaning. -* Other ways to translate this could include “sister in Christ” or “spiritual sister” or “woman who believes in Jesus” or “fellow woman believer.” -* If possible, it is best to use a family term. -* If the language has a feminine form for “believer,” this may be a possible way to translate this term. -* When referring to a lover or wife, this could be translated using a feminine form of “loved one” or “dear one.” - -(See also: [brother](../kt/brother.md) [in Christ](../kt/inchrist.md), [spirit](../kt/spirit.md)) - -## Bible References: - -* [1 Chronicles 2:16-17](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/02/16) -* [Deuteronomy 27:22](rc://en/tn/help/deu/27/22) -* [Philemon 1:2](rc://en/tn/help/phm/01/02) -* [Romans 16:1](rc://en/tn/help/rom/16/01) - -## Word Data: - -* Strong’s: H0269, H1323, G00270, G00790