In the context of the Bible, the term "nephew" is used to describe a male relative, specifically the son of one's brother or sister. The concept of family and kinship is significant in biblical narratives, and the role of a nephew can be seen in various passages, although the term itself is not frequently used in modern translations. In the King James Version, "nephew" is sometimes used to translate Hebrew and Greek terms that more broadly mean "descendant" or "relative."

Old Testament References:

1. Lot and Abraham: One of the most notable examples of a nephew in the Bible is Lot, the nephew of Abraham. Lot's relationship with Abraham is significant in the narrative of Genesis. Abraham took Lot with him when he left Haran to go to the land of Canaan, as recorded in Genesis 12:4-5. Their relationship is further explored in Genesis 13, where disputes between their herdsmen lead to their separation. Despite the separation, Abraham's concern for Lot is evident when he intercedes for the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 18 and later rescues Lot from captivity in Genesis 14.

2. Jacob and Laban: Although not directly referred to as a nephew in most translations, Jacob is the nephew of Laban, his mother's brother. This relationship is central to the narrative in Genesis 29-31, where Jacob works for Laban and marries his daughters, Leah and Rachel. The familial ties and subsequent tensions between Jacob and Laban highlight the complexities of kinship in biblical times.

New Testament References:

1. Paul's Nephew: In the New Testament, the term "nephew" is used in Acts 23:16 to describe the son of Paul's sister. This young man plays a crucial role in the narrative by uncovering a plot against Paul's life and informing him of the danger. The Berean Standard Bible states: "But when the son of Paul’s sister heard about the ambush, he went into the barracks and told Paul." This act of loyalty and bravery underscores the importance of family connections and divine providence in the early Christian community.

Cultural and Theological Significance:

In biblical times, family structures were patriarchal and extended, with kinship ties playing a crucial role in social and economic life. The term "nephew" in the Bible often signifies more than just a familial relationship; it can imply responsibilities, inheritance rights, and social obligations. The narratives involving nephews often highlight themes of loyalty, protection, and divine intervention.

Theologically, the relationships between uncles and nephews in the Bible can be seen as reflections of God's covenantal relationships with His people. Just as Abraham cared for Lot, God cares for His chosen ones, guiding and protecting them through life's challenges. The account of Paul's nephew illustrates how God uses individuals, regardless of their age or status, to fulfill His purposes and protect His servants.

In summary, while the term "nephew" may not appear frequently in modern translations, the concept is woven into the fabric of biblical narratives, illustrating the importance of family, loyalty, and divine providence in the lives of God's people.1. (n.) A grandson or grandchild, or remoter lineal descendant.

2. (n.) A cousin.

3. (n.) The son of a brother or a sister, or of a brother-in-law or sister-in-law.

NEPHEW

nef'-u, nev'-u.

See RELATIONSHIPS, FAMILY.

1549. ekgonos -- born of, a descendant, ie a grandchild
... nephew. Neuter of a derivative of a compound of ek and ginomai; a descendant, ie
(specially) grandchild -- nephew. see GREEK ek. see GREEK ginomai. ...
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3138. Markos -- Mark, a Christian
... Markos Phonetic Spelling: (mar'-kos) Short Definition: Mark Definition: Mark, who
also had the Hebrew name John, son of Mary, nephew of Barnabas, coadjutor of ...
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431. anepsios -- a cousin
... a cousin. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: anepsios Phonetic Spelling:
(an-eps'-ee-os) Short Definition: a cousin Definition: a cousin, nephew. ...
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3091. Lot -- Lot, a patriarch
... Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Lot Phonetic Spelling:
(lote) Short Definition: Lot Definition: (Hebrew), Lot, nephew of Abraham. ...
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3876. Lot -- Abraham's nephew
... Lot. 3877 . Abraham's nephew. Transliteration: Lot Phonetic Spelling: (lote) Short
Definition: lot. ... Lot. The same as lowt; Lot, Abraham's nephew -- Lot. ...
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1328. Bthuw'el -- perhaps "man of God," a nephew of Abraham
... Bthuw'el. 1328a . perhaps "man of God," a nephew of Abraham. Transliteration:
Bthuw'el Phonetic Spelling: (beth-oo-ale') Short Definition: Bethuel. Bethuel ...
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3082. Yehonadab -- "the LORD is noble," a Rechabite, also a nephew ...
... "the LORD is noble," a Rechabite, also a nephew of David. Transliteration: Yehonadab
Phonetic Spelling: (yeh-ho-naw-dawb') Short Definition: Jonadab. ...
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1328a. Bethuel -- perhaps "man of God," a nephew of Abraham
... 1328, 1328a. Bethuel. 1328b . perhaps "man of God," a nephew of Abraham.
Transliteration: Bethuel Short Definition: Bethuel. Word ...
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5220. neked -- progeny, posterity
... nephew, son's son. From an unused root meaning to propagate; offspring -- nephew,
son's son. 5219, 5220. neked. 5221 . Strong's Numbers.
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1121. ben -- son
... 1), low* (1), man (5), man one old (1), man* (1), men (19), men of low degree*
(1), men* (4), mortal (1), must (1), must surely (1), nephew* (2), nobility* (1 ...
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2375. Chazo -- a son of Nahor
... Hazo (1). Hazo. From chazah; seer; Chazo, a nephew of Abraham -- Hazo. see HEBREW
chazah. 2374, 2375. Chazo. 2376 . Strong's Numbers.
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251. ach -- a brother
... 10), countryman's (2), countrymen (10), fellow (2), fellow countryman (3), fellow
countrymen (2), fellows (1), kinsman (3), kinsmen (27), nephew* (2), other (7 ...
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Jacob Jones; Or, the Man who Couldn't Get Along in the World.
... was this. He had a nephew, a poor young man, who, like Jacob, was a clerk,
and showed a good deal of ability for business. His salary ...
//christianbookshelf.org/arthur/words for the wise/jacob jones or the man.htm

The Story of an Opium Smoker
... In his own immediate family were several members, victims as himself of the deadly
drug, and amongst these was his nephew, adopted into the family on the ...
/.../cable/the fulfilment of a dream of pastor hsis/chapter x the story of.htm

Caesar Fell Down.
... In the West, Galla Placidia, during all the reign, since the death, in 423,
of her brother Honorius, with which her nephew Theodosius II. ...
/.../allies/the formation of christendom volume vi/chapter ii caesar fell down.htm

Mrs. Hsi's Second Gift
... to the custom of the country, the nearest male relative on her husband's side should
have been her protector, but this duty devolved on a nephew who was an ...
/.../cable/the fulfilment of a dream of pastor hsis/chapter ix mrs hsis second.htm

Letter Xlv (Circa AD 1120) to a Youth Named Fulk, who Afterwards ...
... Another nephew of his, Guarike, your kinsman, he much opposed, but what
harm did he do? On the contrary, he was of service. For ...
/.../some letters of saint bernard abbot of clairvaux/letter xlv circa a d 1120.htm

Taking it for Granted.
... banks. I told him that I would do so with pleasure, only that my nephew
was an applicant, and I had already given him my name. He ...
//christianbookshelf.org/arthur/words for the wise/taking it for granted.htm

The Apostle of the Gentiles.
... and Barnabas were to be set apart for a special mission; and after prayer and
consecration they set out on their mission, accompanied by the nephew of Barnabas ...
//christianbookshelf.org/yonge/the chosen people/lesson xxii the apostle of.htm

Letter xxx (Circa AD 1132) to Henry, Bishop of Winchester
... Footnotes: [49] He was nephew, by his mother, of Henry I, King of England,
brother of King Stephen, and son of Stephen, Count of Blois. ...
/.../some letters of saint bernard abbot of clairvaux/letter xxx circa a d 1132.htm

Confessing Christ.
... She had a brother who was a drinker and a nephew who had just come to the city,
and he was in a critical state, too. They came to the meeting with her. ...
/.../moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/confessing christ.htm

Socinians.
... There were two who bore the name of Socinus,"uncle and nephew,"and both disseminated
the same doctrine; but it is the nephew who is generally considered as ...
//christianbookshelf.org/hayward/the book of religions/socinians.htm

Nephew (5 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. NEPHEW. nef'-u, nev'-u. See RELATIONSHIPS,
FAMILY. Multi-Version Concordance Nephew (5 Occurrences). ...
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Lot (145 Occurrences)
... 16:5; Dan. 12:13). Lot, (Hebrews lot), a covering; veil, the son of Haran,
and nephew of Abraham (Genesis 11:27). On the death of ...
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Nasbas
... Syriac "Laban his sister's son." This person is probably identical with the "Aman"
of Tobit 14:10 (see variety of readings under AMAN) and the nephew in Harris ...
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Mattaniah (16 Occurrences)
... He was the third son of Josiah, who fell at Megiddo. He succeeded his nephew
Jehoiakin. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. MATTANIAH. ...
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Barnabas (33 Occurrences)
... Saul took Silas as his companion, and journeyed through Syria and Cilicia; while
Barnabas took his nephew John Mark, and visited Cyprus (Acts 15:36-41). ...
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Bethuel (10 Occurrences)
... Man of God, or virgin of God, or house of God. (1.) The son of Nahor by Milcah;
nephew of Abraham, and father of Rebekah (Genesis 22:22, 23; 24:15, 24, 47). ...
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Laban (52 Occurrences)
... Genesis as already differentiated from the dialect of Canaan that was Jacob's
mother-tongue; for "the heap of witness," erected by uncle and nephew before they ...
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Jonathan (109 Occurrences)
... He is the last descendant of Eli of whom there is any record. (4.) Son of Shammah,
and David's nephew, and also one of his chief warriors (2 Samuel 21:21). ...
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Abraham (2539 Occurrences)
... now received a second and more definite call, accompanied by a promise from God
(Genesis 12:1, 2); whereupon he took his departure, taking his nephew Lot with ...
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Relationships (1 Occurrence)
... Intermarriage between nephew and aunt (ie father's sister, mother's sister, or father's
brother's wife, or, in general, uncle's wife) was prohibited (Leviticus ...
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