אָח / רֵעַ / קָרוֹב
A brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1 ]) · an associate (more or less close) · near (in place, kindred or time)
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אָח H251 a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1 ])
רֵעַ H7453 an associate (more or less close)
קָרוֹב H7138 near (in place, kindred or time)
What does אָח / רֵעַ / קָרוֹב (ach / rea / qarov) mean in the Bible?
אָח · רֵעַ · קָרוֹב is a Hebrew word meaning "brother, companion, near one".
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