3968. patris

Lexicon

patris: Homeland, native country, fatherland

Original Word: πατρίς
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: patris
Pronunciation: pä-treēs'
Phonetic Spelling: (pat-rece')
Definition: Homeland, native country, fatherland
Meaning: fatherland, one's native place.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

own country.

From parasemos; a father-land, i.e. Native town; (figuratively) heavenly home -- (own) country.

see GREEK parasemos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from patér
Definition
of one's fathers, fatherland
NASB Translation
country (1), country of their own (1), hometown (6).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3968: πατρίς

πατρίς, πατρίδος, ἡ (πατήρ), one's native country;

a. as in classical Greek from Homer down, one's fatherland, one's (own) country: John 4:44 (cf. γάρ, II. 1); equivalent to a fixed abode (home (R. V. a country of their own), opposed to the land where one παρεπιδημει), Hebrews 11:14.

b. one's native (own) place i. e. city: Matthew 13:54, 57; Mark 6:1, 4; Luke 4:23,(24); so Philo, leg. ad Gaium § 36 (ἐστι δέ μοι Ἱεροσόλυμα πατρίς); Josephus, Antiquities 10, 7, 3; 6, 4, 6; ᾧ πατρίς ἡ Ἀκυληια ἦν, Herodian, 8, 3, 2 (1 edition, Bekker).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from πατήρ (patēr), meaning "father."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a native land or homeland in Hebrew is often expressed with terms like אֶרֶץ (erets, Strong's H776) meaning "land" or "earth," and מוֹלֶדֶת (moledeth, Strong's H4138), which refers to "kindred" or "birthplace." These terms capture similar ideas of familial and geographical origins as πατρίς in the Greek context.

Usage: The word πατρίς is used in the New Testament to describe the concept of a native place or hometown. It appears in contexts where Jesus refers to His own hometown or when discussing the reception of a prophet in their native land.

Context: The Greek term πατρίς is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of a native place or homeland. It is closely associated with one's familial and cultural roots, often evoking a sense of belonging and identity. In the Gospels, πατρίς is notably used in reference to Jesus' own experiences in His hometown of Nazareth.

In Matthew 13:54-57 (BSB), Jesus returns to His hometown and teaches in the synagogue, but the people are astonished and question His wisdom and miraculous powers, ultimately taking offense at Him. The passage highlights the familiarity of the people with Jesus' family, leading to their skepticism: "Isn't this the carpenter's son? Isn't His mother's name Mary, and aren't His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas?" (Matthew 13:55, BSB). Jesus responds with the well-known saying, "A prophet is not without honor except in his own town and in his own home" (Matthew 13:57, BSB).

Similarly, in Mark 6:1-4 (BSB), Jesus faces disbelief in His hometown, prompting Him to remark on the lack of honor a prophet receives among his own people. Luke 4:16-30 (BSB) provides another account of Jesus in Nazareth, where He reads from the scroll of Isaiah in the synagogue and declares the fulfillment of the Scripture, leading to a hostile reaction from the townspeople.

The use of πατρίς in these passages underscores the tension between familiarity and faith, illustrating how Jesus' identity and mission were often misunderstood by those who knew Him from His early life. The term serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by prophets and messengers in their own communities, where preconceived notions and personal history can hinder acceptance and belief.

Forms and Transliterations

πατριδα πατρίδα πατριδι πατρίδι πατρίδος patrida patrída patridi patrídi

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 13:54 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν πατρίδα αὐτοῦ ἐδίδασκεν
NAS: He came to His hometown and [began] teaching
KJV: into his own country, he taught them
INT: into the region his [own] he taught

Matthew 13:57 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ πατρίδι καὶ ἐν
NAS: except in his hometown and in his [own] household.
KJV: in his own country, and in
INT: in the hometown and in

Mark 6:1 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν πατρίδα αὐτοῦ καὶ
NAS: and came into His hometown; and His disciples
KJV: into his own country; and his
INT: into the hometown of him and

Mark 6:4 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ πατρίδι αὐτοῦ καὶ
NAS: except in his hometown and among
KJV: in his own country, and among
INT: in the hometown of him and

Luke 4:23 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ πατρίδι σου
NAS: do here in your hometown as well.'
KJV: in thy country.
INT: in the hometown of you

Luke 4:24 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ πατρίδι αὐτοῦ
NAS: prophet is welcome in his hometown.
KJV: in his own country.
INT: in the hometown of him

John 4:44 N-DFS
GRK: τῇ ἰδίᾳ πατρίδι τιμὴν οὐκ
NAS: honor in his own country.
KJV: in his own country.
INT: own hometown honor not

Hebrews 11:14 N-AFS
GRK: ἐμφανίζουσιν ὅτι πατρίδα ἐπιζητοῦσιν
NAS: that they are seeking a country of their own.
KJV: that they seek a country.
INT: make manifest that [their] own country they are seeking

Strong's Greek 3968
8 Occurrences

πατρίδα — 3 Occ.
πατρίδι — 5 Occ.