pater <3962>
pathr pater
| Pronunciation: | pat-ayr' |
| Origin: | apparently a root word |
| Reference: | TDNT - 5:945,805 |
| PrtSpch: | n m |
| In Greek: | pater 21, patera 93, paterav 12, paterev 24, paterwn 14, pathr 112, patrasin 3, patri 33, patrov 101, propatora 1, [pathr] 1 |
| In NET: | Father 247, father 77, ancestors 32, fathers 12, Father's 10, a father 6, ancestor 5, father's 5, forefathers 4, of Father 3, Fathers 2, of father 2, forefather 2, parents 1, of fathers 1, Father's house 1, patriarchs 1, God 1 |
| In AV: | Father 268, father 150 |
| Count: | 419 |
| Definition: | 1) generator or male ancestor 1a) either the nearest ancestor: father of the corporeal nature, natural fathers, both parents 1b) a more remote ancestor, the founder of a family or tribe, progenitor of a people, forefather: so Abraham is called, Jacob and David 1b1) fathers i.e. ancestors, forefathers, founders of a nation 1c) one advanced in years, a senior 2) metaph. 2a) the originator and transmitter of anything 2a1) the authors of a family or society of persons animated by the same spirit as himself 2a2) one who has infused his own spirit into others, who actuates and governs their minds 2b) one who stands in a father's place and looks after another in a paternal way 2c) a title of honour 2c1) teachers, as those to whom pupils trace back the knowledge and training they have received 2c2) the members of the Sanhedrin, whose prerogative it was by virtue of the wisdom and experience in which they excelled, to take charge of the interests of others 3) God is called the Father 3a) of the stars, the heavenly luminaries, because he is their creator, upholder, ruler 3b) of all rational and intelligent beings, whether angels or men, because he is their creator, preserver, guardian and protector 3b1) of spiritual beings and of all men 3c) of Christians, as those who through Christ have been exalted to a specially close and intimate relationship with God, and who no longer dread him as a stern judge of sinners, but revere him as their reconciled and loving Father 3d) the Father of Jesus Christ, as one whom God has united to himself in the closest bond of love and intimacy, made acquainted with his purposes, appointed to explain and carry out among men the plan of salvation, and made to share also in his own divine nature 3d1) by Jesus Christ himself 3d2) by the apostles apparently a primary word; a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):-father, parent. |
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