Sister <1,,79, adelphe>
is used (a) of natural relationship, e.g., Mat 19:29; of the "sisters" of Christ, the children of Joseph and Mary after the virgin birth of Christ, e.g., Mat 13:56; (b) of "spiritual kinship" with Christ, an affinity marked by the fulfillment of the will of the Father, Mat 12:50, Mar 3:35; of spiritual relationship based upon faith in Christ, Rom 16:1, 1Co 7:15, 1Co 9:5, AV and RV marg.; Jam 2:15, Phm 1:2, RV.
Note: In Col 4:10, AV, anepsios (cp. Lat., nepos, whence Eng., "nephew"), "a cousin" (so, RV), is translated "sister's son." See COUSIN.
