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# neighbor, neighbors, neighborhood, neighboring #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "neighbor" usually refers to a person who lives nearby. It can also refer more generally to someone who lives in the same community or people group.
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* A "neighbor" is someone who would be protected and treated kindly because he is part of the same community.
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* In the New Testament parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus used the term "neighbor" figuratively, expanding its meaning to include all human beings, even someone who is considered an enemy.
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* If possible, it is best to translate this term literally with a word or phrase that means "person who lives nearby."
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(See also: [adversary ](../other/adversary.md ), [parable ](../kt/parable.md ), [people group ](../other/peoplegroup.md ), [Samaria ](../names/samaria.md ))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Acts 07:26-28 ](rc://en/tn/help/act/07/26 )
* [Ephesians 04:25-27 ](rc://en/tn/help/eph/04/25 )
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* [Galatians 05:14 ](rc://en/tn/help/gal/05/14 )
* [James 02:08 ](rc://en/tn/help/jas/02/08 )
* [John 09:8-9 ](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/09/08 )
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* [Luke 01:58 ](rc://en/tn/help/luk/01/58 )
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* [Matthew 05:43 ](rc://en/tn/help/mat/05/43 )
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* [Matthew 19:19 ](rc://en/tn/help/mat/19/19 )
* [Matthew 22:39 ](rc://en/tn/help/mat/22/39 )
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## Word Data: ##
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* Strong's: H5997, H7138, H7453, H7468, H7934, G1069, G2087, G4040, G4139