Strong's Lexicon patriarchés: Patriarch Original Word: πατριάρχης Word Origin: From πατριά (patria, meaning "family" or "lineage") and ἄρχω (archo, meaning "to rule" or "to lead") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H1: אָב (ab) - father - H7223: רִאשׁוֹן (ri'shon) - first, chief - H5387: נָשִׂיא (nasi) - prince, leader Usage: The term "patriarch" refers to the founding fathers or ancestral leaders of the Israelite people. In the New Testament, it is used to denote significant figures such as Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the twelve sons of Jacob, who are considered the patriarchs of the tribes of Israel. The term emphasizes their role as progenitors and spiritual leaders within the biblical narrative. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, patriarchs were the heads of families or tribes, holding authority and responsibility for their kin. They were seen as mediators between God and their descendants, often receiving divine promises and covenants. The patriarchal system was central to the social and religious structure of Israel, with genealogies tracing lineage back to these foundational figures. This system underscored the importance of heritage, inheritance, and the fulfillment of God's promises through successive generations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom patria and archó Definition a patriarch NASB Translation patriarch (2), patriarchs (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3966: πατριάρχηςπατριάρχης, πατριάρχου, ὁ (πατριά and ἄρχω; see ἑκατοντάρχης), a Hellensitic word (Winers Grammar, 26), a patriarch, founder of a tribe, progenitor: used of David, Acts 2:29; of the twelve sons of Jacob, founders of the several tribes of Israel, Acts 7:8f; of Abraham, Hebrews 7:4; of the same and Isaac and Jacob, 4 Macc. 7:19; 16:25; used for הָאָבות רֹאשׁ, 1 Chronicles 24:31 (but the text here is uncertain); for שְׁבָטִים שַׂר, 1 Chronicles 27:22; for הַמֵּאות שַׂר, 2 Chronicles 23:20. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance patriarch. From patria and archo; a progenitor ("patriarch") -- patriarch. see GREEK patria see GREEK archo Forms and Transliterations πατριαρχαι πατριάρχαι πατριαρχας πατριάρχας πατριαρχης πατριάρχης πατριαρχου πατριάρχου πατριαρχών patriarchai patriárchai patriarchas patriárchas patriarches patriarchēs patriárches patriárchēs patriarchou patriárchouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 2:29 N-GMSGRK: περὶ τοῦ πατριάρχου Δαυίδ ὅτι NAS: to you regarding the patriarch David KJV: you of the patriarch David, that INT: concerning the patriarch David that Acts 7:8 N-AMP Acts 7:9 N-NMP Hebrews 7:4 N-NMS Strong's Greek 3966 |
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