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cousin a kinswoman or relative
Luke 1:36 calls Elisabeth Mary's cousin, meaning a relative; the exact relation is not stated.
Means: a kinswoman or relativeIn the KJV: 2 timesStill in use, different meaning
Forms in the text
cousin 1×cousins 1×
The word behind it
Where it appears
All 2 verses.
And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.
And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.
Common questions
What does "cousin" mean in the Bible?
In the King James Version cousin means a kinswoman or relative. Luke 1:36 calls Elisabeth Mary's cousin, meaning a relative; the exact relation is not stated.
How many times does "cousin" appear in the King James Version?
2 times, counting its other forms (cousin 1 time, cousins 1 time).
What Greek word is behind "cousin"?
Most often συγγενής (syngenḗs), Strong's G4773, meaning a relative (by blood); by extension, a fellow countryman.
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