Chain Study Through the Bible
Brother
Trace the theme of Brother chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to 1 John.
36
Verses
21
Books
11
Old Testament
10
New Testament
17
Sub-topics
The Chain of Brother Through Scripture
Old Testament11 books
Genesis
Old Testament7 referencesGenesis 9:5-- mankind
Genesis 14:16-- a relative
Genesis 29:12-- a relative
Genesis 37:21,22-- Reuben's love for Joseph
Genesis 43:30-34-- Joseph's, for his brethren
+ 2 more references
mankinda relativeReuben's love for JosephJoseph's, for his brethren
Leviticus
Old Testament1 referenceLeviticus 19:17-- Used among the Israelites
Deuteronomy
Old Testament3 referencesDeuteronomy 22:1-4-- Used among the Israelites
Deuteronomy 23:7-- a neighbor
Deuteronomy 25:5-10-- Law concerning Levirate marriage of
Used among the Israelitesa neighborLaw concerning Levirate marriage of
Judges
Old Testament1 referenceJudges 21:6-- a neighbor
2 Samuel
Old Testament1 reference2 Samuel 1:26-- a companion
1 Kings
Old Testament2 references1 Kings 13:30-- a companion
1 Kings 20:33-- a companion
Nehemiah
Old Testament1 referenceNehemiah 5:7-- a neighbor
Proverbs
Old Testament3 referencesProverbs 17:17-- Love of
Proverbs 18:24-- Love of
Proverbs 27:10-- Unfaithful
Love ofUnfaithful
Song of Solomon
Old Testament1 referenceSong of Solomon 8:1-- Love of
Jeremiah
Old Testament1 referenceJeremiah 34:9-- any Israelite
Obadiah
Old Testament1 referenceObadiah 1:10-- any Israelite
400 Years of Silence
New Testament10 books
Matthew
New Testament4 referencesMatthew 12:50-- Instituted by Christ
Matthew 18:35-- mankind
Matthew 22:24-- Law concerning Levirate marriage of
Matthew 25:40-- Instituted by Christ
Instituted by ChristmankindLaw concerning Levirate marriage of
Mark
New Testament1 referenceMark 12:19-- Law concerning Levirate marriage of
Luke
New Testament1 referenceLuke 20:28-- Law concerning Levirate marriage of
Acts
New Testament2 referencesActs 9:17-- Used by disciples
Acts 21:20-- Used by disciples
Romans
New Testament1 referenceRomans 16:23-- Used by disciples
1 Corinthians
New Testament1 reference1 Corinthians 7:12-- Used by disciples
2 Corinthians
New Testament1 reference2 Corinthians 2:13-- Used by disciples
Hebrews
New Testament1 referenceHebrews 2:11,12-- Instituted by Christ
1 Peter
New Testament1 reference1 Peter 1:22-- by Peter
1 John
New Testament1 reference1 John 3:15-- mankind
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to 1 John, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 11 Old Testament and 10 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
- 3
Brother is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
- 4
With 17 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Brother in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
17 aspects of Brother found in Scripture
Signifies(0 verses)
a relative(2 verses)
a neighbor(3 verses)
any Israelite(2 verses)
mankind(3 verses)
a companion(3 verses)
Love of(3 verses)
Unfaithful(1 verse)
Reuben's love for Joseph(1 verse)
Joseph's, for his brethren(3 verses)
A fraternal epithet, especially among Christians.(0 verses)
Instituted by Christ(3 verses)
Used by disciples(5 verses)
by Peter(1 verse)
Used among the Israelites(2 verses)
Brother's widow.(0 verses)
Law concerning Levirate marriage of(4 verses)