5680 family - Dictionary of Bible Themes

Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5680 family

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5680 family

People who are linked by marriage or physical descent. The western idea of a “nuclear” family represents a narrow definition of the scope of the family. The ancient Near East had a broader and more extended understanding of family, which is often reflected in the Scriptural material.

Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.