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Cousin

Holman Bible Dictionary

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At times the KJV uses cousin when a distant relative is referred to (Luke 1:36; see also Mark 6:4; Luke 1:58; Luke 2:44; Luke 14:12 ). The same Greek word in all these passages means relatives, kin, or countryman.

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Cousin'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​c/cousin.html. 1991.
 
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