Lexicon pentheros: Father-in-law Original Word: πενθερός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance father-in-lawOf uncertain affinity; a wife's father -- father in law. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a father-in-law NASB Translation father-in-law (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3995: πενθερόςπενθερός, πενθεροῦ, ὁ, a father-in-law, a wife's father: John 18:13. (Homer, Sophocles, Euripides, Plutarch, others; the Sept. (for חָם, חֹתֵן.).) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from a primary word πέμπω (pempō), meaning "to send" or "to dispatch."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent for "father-in-law" is חֹתֵן (choten), Strong's Hebrew 2859. This term is used in the Old Testament to describe similar familial relationships, such as in the story of Moses and his father-in-law Jethro (Exodus 18:1-27). The Hebrew and Greek terms both emphasize the importance of extended family relationships in biblical narratives and the cultural contexts of the ancient Near East and Greco-Roman world. Usage: The word is used in the New Testament to denote a male parent of one's spouse, specifically the father of one's wife. Context: The Greek term "πενθερός" appears in the New Testament in contexts that highlight familial relationships and social structures of the time. It is used in the Gospels to describe the father-in-law of Peter, one of Jesus' apostles. This relationship is significant in the narrative of Jesus' healing ministry. In Matthew 8:14-15 (BSB), it is recorded: "When Jesus arrived at Peter’s house, He saw Peter’s mother-in-law sick in bed with a fever. So He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve them." Here, the term "πενθερός" is indirectly referenced through the mention of Peter's mother-in-law, indicating the presence of a father-in-law in the familial structure. The cultural context of the time placed importance on family ties and responsibilities, and the healing of Peter's mother-in-law by Jesus underscores the value of compassion and service within the family unit. The use of "πενθερός" in the New Testament reflects the patriarchal society in which these texts were written, where family lineage and connections were crucial to social identity and support systems. Forms and Transliterations πενθερόν πενθερος πενθερός πενθερὸς πενθερού pentheros pentheròsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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