2291. Thara

Lexicon

Thara: Thara

Original Word: Θάρα
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Thara
Pronunciation: THAH-rah
Phonetic Spelling: (thar'-ah)
Definition: Thara
Meaning: Terah, the father of Abraham.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Terah

Of Hebrew origin (Terach); Thara (i.e. Terach), the father of Abraham -- Thara.

see HEBREW Terach

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Terach
Definition
Terah, the father of Abraham
NASB Translation
Terah (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2291: Θάρα

Θάρα (WH Θάρα), ὁ (טֶרַח a journey, or a halt on a journey (others, 'loiterer')), indeclinable proper name, Terah, the father of Abraham: Luke 3:34.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name תֶּרַח (Terach)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 8646: תֶּרַח (Terach) • The Hebrew origin of the name Thara, referring to the same biblical figure, Terah, the father of Abraham.

Usage: The name Θάρα appears in the New Testament in genealogical contexts, specifically in the genealogy of Jesus Christ.

Context: • Thara (Θάρα) is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Terah, who is a significant figure in the Old Testament. Terah is best known as the father of Abraham, Nahor, and Haran. He is mentioned in the genealogies that trace the lineage of Jesus Christ, highlighting his role in the ancestral line leading to the Messiah.
• In the New Testament, Θάρα is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. Luke 3:34-35 (BSB) states: "the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor."
• Terah's story is primarily found in the Book of Genesis. He originally lived in Ur of the Chaldeans and later moved his family to Haran. Terah's journey is significant as it sets the stage for Abraham's call by God to go to the land of Canaan, which is a pivotal moment in biblical history.
• Terah's life and actions are seen as part of God's providential plan, preparing the way for the establishment of the nation of Israel through his son Abraham. His inclusion in the genealogy of Jesus underscores the fulfillment of God's promises through the generations.

Forms and Transliterations

Θαρα Θαρά Θάρα Thara Thará

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 3:34 N
GRK: Ἀβραάμ τοῦ Θαρά τοῦ Ναχώρ
NAS: the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,
KJV: which was [the son] of Abraham, which was [the son] of Thara, which was [the son] of Nachor,
INT: of Abraham of Terah of Nahor

Strong's Greek 2291
1 Occurrence

Θαρά — 1 Occ.