Tucker, it’s untrue that the NT writers had no word for ‘cousin.’ They did, and used it.
Also, your analysis above is excellent. Jesus spoke to the Pharisees re the danger of preferring the traditions of man to the Word of God. The danger of that error never ceases
Thanks. Occasionally people miss their “calling”. IMHO, someone THAT skillful at twisting and looping should be making pretzels.