Lexicon patriarchés: Patriarch Original Word: πατριάρχης Strong's Exhaustive Concordance patriarch. From patria and archo; a progenitor ("patriarch") -- patriarch. see GREEK patria see GREEK archo 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from πατήρ (patēr, meaning "father") and ἄρχω (archō, meaning "to rule" or "to begin").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H1 אָב (av) • father Usage: The term "πατριάρχης" is used in the New Testament to refer to the founding fathers of the Israelite nation, such as Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the twelve sons of Jacob. It is also used to refer to David in the context of his role as a foundational figure in the lineage of Jesus Christ. Context: The term "πατριάρχης" appears in the New Testament to denote significant ancestral figures in the history of Israel. These patriarchs are revered as the original ancestors of the Israelite people and are often associated with God's covenantal promises. In the Book of Acts, Stephen refers to the patriarchs in his speech before the Sanhedrin, highlighting their role in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan (Acts 7:8-9). The Apostle Peter also uses the term when speaking of David, acknowledging his importance in the messianic lineage (Acts 2:29). 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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