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# sister, sisters
## Definition:
A sister is a female person who shares at least one biological parent with another person. She is said to be that other persons 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 02:16-17](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/02/16)
* [Deuteronomy 27:22](rc://en/tn/help/deu/27/22)
* [Philemon 01:02](rc://en/tn/help/phm/01/02)
* [Romans 16:01](rc://en/tn/help/rom/16/01)
## Word Data:
* Strong's: H269, H1323, G27, G79