Bible Dictionary
Brethren Of Jesus
The brethren of Jesus are the persons called His brothers in the New Testament. The supplied source identifies the entry with James the Less; the broader biblical term refers to those regarded as His close family or relations.
Definition
The entry “brethren of Jesus” refers to persons called His brothers in the New Testament. The supplied material identifies this entry with “James the Less,” but provides no further explanation of the relationship or the individuals included.
Biblical Usage
The supplied material gives only the cross-reference to James the Less and does not provide a fuller account of the biblical usage of the expression.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
[James The Less]