Not my brother's keeper meaning

What does the saying 'Not my brother's keeper' mean?

Idiom: Not my brother's keeper

Meaning:

If you say that you are not your brother's keeper, it means that you are not responsible for someone or what happens to them as a consequence of their actions.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Men & women | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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