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.