Then they weren't half brothers...They were step brothers...
Under Jewish law they were His brothers as stated in the Gospel. They shared a common legal father and different mothers. You can apply which ever modern English term you want, but your etymological exercise are not relevant to the facts.
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“The right answer was Jesus’ half brothers were the biological sons of Joseph from his first wife. But we do have a lovely parting gift for you
Then they weren’t half brothers...They were step brothers... “
You guys!! That is giving me a headache trying to figure out that family tree!! Can’t you say say “extended family” or something?