922 B
922 B
kin, kinfolk, kindred, kinsfolk, kinsman, kinsmen, relative, relatives
Definition:
The term "kin" refers to a person's blood relatives, considered as a group. The word "kinsman" refers specifically to a male relative.
- "Kin" can only refer to a person's close relatives, such as parents and siblings, or it can also include more distant relatives, such as an aunts, uncles, or cousins.
- In ancient Israel, if a man died, his nearest male relative was expected to marry his widow, manage his property, and help carry on his family name. This relative was called a "kinsman-redeemer."
- This term "kin" could also be translated as, "relative" or "family member."
Bible References:
Word Data:
- Strong's: H251, H1350, H1730, H4129, H4130, H4138, H7138, H7607, G1085, G4773