In Judaism, the meaning of the word “brother ” sometimes extended beyond those who were literally relatives, but its meaning was still restricted to those within the Jewish nation and did not include Gentiles.
Juudid tarvitasid sõna „vend ” mõnikord laiemas tähenduses ka nende kohta, keda ei sidunud sugulussidemed, kuid siiski kasutasid nad seda vaid teiste juutide kohta.