brother, companion, fellow, friend, husband, lover, neighbour, X (an-)other
Dictionary of Biblical Words:
The law concerning the neighbor may be studied in Lev. 25 In the New Testament, however, an entirely new meaning is given to this word by our Lord’s parable of the good Samaritan, according to which my neighbor is any one to whom I can show mercy or kindness. Surely in this light we all have many neighbors.
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Besides the ordinary use of the word in its literal sense, it is applied to cousins and nephews (Gen. 14:14; Lev. 10:4); and to kinsmen generally (Ex. 2:11; 2 Kings 10:13; 2 Chron. 22:8). Also employed where there is a moral likeness (Job 30:29; Prov. 18:9). See BRETHREN.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
or reya2 {ray'-ah}; from 7462; an associate (more or less close)
KJV Usage:
brother, companion, fellow, friend, husband, lover, neighbour, X (an-)other
From Manners and Customs of the Bible:
Luke 10:29. He, willing to Justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbor?
The Jews gave a very narrow definition of the word “neighbor.” The robbing interpreted it to mean only those who were of the Jewish people. The Gentiles were not considered neighbors.