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Is it possible that the Lord’s brothers were only half brothers?

The idea that Joseph had sons before he married Mary or that those referred to as His brothers were merely His close relatives does not satisfy all the statements of Scripture. The term "brothers" in the New Testament is clearly used to refer to those with common parentage (Matthew 20:20, 24), nationality (Acts 22:1), and spiritual life (Romans 1:13). There are no clear cases of its use for close family relationship apart from common parentage.

In addition, the references to the Lord’s sisters (Matthew 13:56; Mark 6:3) must refer to those who shared a common parentage. In the New Testament, the word "sisters" is only used in that way or for those who are related spiritually - which are not cousins or half brothers..

Most conclusively, Psalm 69 is messianic (vv. 4, 9, 20, 21); "My mother’s children" (v. 8) reproached Him, "for neither did His brethren believe in Him" (John 7:5).

James, Joses, Simon, Judas, and His sisters were the children of both Mary and Joseph.

D. Oliver
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 1. Is it possible that the Lord’s brothers were only half brothers?
Veronica Obatolu, Unregistered
Have you ever consider that when the comment of your brothers and sisters was made in the bible, our Lord Jesus was only 12 years old. You think a child of 12 wold already have 3 brothers and sisters (more than 2)? if so, you think they will be old enough to walk back that long journey to look for their brother? If so how could this your statement be correct "James, Joses, Simon, Judas, and His sisters were the children of both Mary and Joseph".
You also said that brother is referred to as "nationality" in Acts 22:1, and spiritual life in Romans 1:13" So why can't it be assumed to be so in the case of our Lord,s brother and sister since there s no portion of the bible that says "and Mary had other children.
 Posted 2011-06-07 10:36:32
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