Lexical Summary Abraam: Abraham Original Word: Ἀβραάμ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Abraham. Of Hebrew origin ('Abraham); Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch -- Abraham. (In Acts 7:16 the text should probably read Jacob.) see HEBREW 'Abraham NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Abraham Definition Abraham, the Heb. patriarch NASB Translation Abraham (66), Abraham's (7). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 11: ἈβραάμἈβραάμ (Rec.t Ἁβραάμ; cf. Tdf. Proleg., p. 106) (Josephus, Ἄβραμος, ), אַבְרָהָם (father of a multitude, cf. Genesis 17:5), Abraham, the renowned founder of the Jewish nation: Matthew 1:1; Matthew 22:32; Luke 19:9; John 8:33; Acts 3:25; Hebrews 7:1ff, and elsewhere. He is extolled by the apostle Paul as a pattern of faith, Romans 4:1ff; Romans 4:17ff; Galatians 3:6 (cf. Hebrews 11:8), on which account all believers in Christ have a claim to the title sons or posterity of Abraham, Galatians 3:7, 29; cf. Romans 4:11. Topical Lexicon Identity and Old Testament Background Abraham is the patriarch through whom God initiated His redemptive covenant with Israel (Genesis 12–25). The promises of land, progeny, and universal blessing form the foundation from which the New Testament writers draw their theology of grace, faith, and inheritance. New Testament Distribution The name occurs seventy-three times across sixteen New Testament books. Matthew and Luke employ Abraham in their genealogies; the Gospels quote him in Jesus’ teachings; Acts presents him in apostolic preaching; Paul, Hebrews, James, and Peter develop his theological significance. Genealogical Significance in Matthew and Luke Matthew 1:1–17 traces Jesus’ legal lineage through Abraham to highlight fulfillment of covenant promises. Luke 3:34 positions Abraham within a universal genealogy that culminates in “Adam, son of God,” emphasizing salvation for all humanity (Luke 3:38). Both genealogies affirm Jesus as the promised Seed (Galatians 3:16). Abraham in the Teaching of Jesus 1. Children of Abraham and true obedience (John 8:39–40). Abraham and the Resurrection Jesus bases the doctrine of resurrection on God’s covenant faithfulness to Abraham (Matthew 22:32). Hebrews 11:19 notes that Abraham “reasoned that God could raise the dead,” foreshadowing Christ’s resurrection. Pauline Theology: Justification and Promise Romans 4 presents Abraham as the prototype of justification by faith apart from works. Quoting Genesis 15:6, Paul writes, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness” (Romans 4:3). Circumcision followed faith, making him “the father of all who believe” (Romans 4:11–12), both Jew and Gentile. Galatians: Seed and Inheritance Galatians 3 interprets Genesis 12:3 as the gospel preached beforehand: “All the nations will be blessed through you” (Galatians 3:8). The singular “Seed” points to Christ (3:16); all who belong to Christ “are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise” (3:29). The promise is inherited by faith, not by law (3:18). Hebrews: Example of Persevering Faith Hebrews 6:13–20 emphasizes the immutability of God’s oath to Abraham as an anchor for Christian hope. Hebrews 7:1–10 contrasts Abraham and Melchizedek to establish Christ’s superior priesthood. Hebrews 11:8–19 presents Abraham’s obedience, sojourning, and sacrifice of Isaac as models of persevering faith oriented toward a heavenly city. James and Peter: Works and Obedience James highlights Abraham’s offering of Isaac to demonstrate that genuine faith produces obedient action: “Was not our father Abraham justified by works when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?” (James 2:21). Peter cites Sarah’s respectful obedience to Abraham as an example for Christian wives (1 Peter 3:6). “Bosom of Abraham” and Eschatological Hope Luke 16:22–31 depicts Abraham receiving Lazarus, symbolizing covenant fellowship and post-mortem comfort for the righteous. The passage affirms immediate conscious existence after death and establishes Abraham as a guardian figure in the intermediate state. Covenantal Themes and the People of God 1. Election: Acts 3:25 links the covenant with Abraham to the risen Christ’s blessing. Pastoral and Ministry Applications • Preaching: Emphasize salvation by faith, using Abraham as exemplar. Forms and Transliterations Αβρααμ Ἀβραάμ Ἀβραὰμ αβροχίας Abraam Abraám AbraàmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 1:1 NGRK: Δαυὶδ υἱοῦ Ἀβραάμ NAS: of David, the son of Abraham: KJV: of David, the son of Abraham. INT: of David son of Abraham Matthew 1:2 N Matthew 1:17 N Matthew 3:9 N Matthew 3:9 N Matthew 8:11 N Matthew 22:32 N Mark 12:26 N Luke 1:55 N Luke 1:73 N Luke 3:8 N Luke 3:8 N Luke 3:34 N Luke 13:16 N Luke 13:28 N Luke 16:22 N Luke 16:23 N Luke 16:24 N Luke 16:25 N Luke 16:29 N Luke 16:30 N Luke 19:9 N Luke 20:37 N John 8:33 N John 8:37 N |
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