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# sister #
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## Definition: ##
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A sister is a female person who shares at least one biological parent with another person.
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* In the New Testament, "sister" is also used figuratively to refer to a woman who is a fellow believer in Jesus Christ.
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* Sometimes the phrase, "brothers and sisters" is used to refer to all believers in Christ, both men and women.
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* In the Old Testament book, Song of Songs, "sister" refers to a lover or a spouse.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* It is best to translate this term with the literal word that is used in the target language to refer to a natural or biological sister, unless this would give wrong meaning.
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* Other ways to translate this could include, "sister in Christ" or "spiritual sister" or "woman who believes in Jesus" or "fellow woman believer."
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* If possible, it is best to use a family term.
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* If the language has a feminine form for "believer," this may be a possible way to translate this term.
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* When referring to a lover or wife, this could be translated using a feminine form of "loved one" or "dear one."
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(See also: [brother](../kt/brother.md) [in Christ, in Jesus, in the Lord](../kt/inchrist.md) **·** [spirit](../kt/spirit.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Chronicles 02:16-17](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/02/16)
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* [Deuteronomy 27:22-23](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/deu/27/22)
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* [Philemon 01:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/phm/01/01)
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* [Romans 16:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rom/16/01)
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