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# family, household
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## Definition:
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The term “family” refers to a group of people who are related by blood and usually includes a father, mother, and their children. In the Bible, this term sometimes includes other close relatives such as grandparents, grandchildren, uncles and aunts.
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* In biblical times, usually the oldest man was the major authority of a family.
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* Family could also include servants, concubines, and even foreigners.
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* Some languages may have a broader word such as “clan” or “household” that would fit better in contexts where more than just parents and children are being referred to.
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* The New Testament often uses terms related to the concept of “family” to refer to the Church, meaning people who believe in Jesus.
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(See also: [clan](../other/clan.md), [ancestor](../other/father.md), [house](../other/house.md))
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## Bible References:
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* [1 Kings 8:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/08/01)
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* [1 Samuel 18:18](rc://en/tn/help/1sa/18/18)
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* [Exodus 1:21](rc://en/tn/help/exo/01/21)
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* [Joshua 2:12-13](rc://en/tn/help/jos/02/12)
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* [Luke 2:4](rc://en/tn/help/luk/02/04)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong’s: H0001, H0251, H0272, H0504, H1004, H1121, H2233, H2859, H2945, H3187, H4138, H4940, H5387, H5712, G10850, G36140, G36240, G39650
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