Strong's Lexicon pentheros: Father-in-law Original Word: πενθερός Word Origin: Derived from a primary word (not used in the New Testament) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent for "father-in-law" is חֹתֵן (choten), Strong's Hebrew #2859, which appears in the Old Testament in contexts such as the relationship between Moses and Jethro. Usage: The term "pentheros" refers specifically to a father-in-law, the father of one's spouse. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the familial relationship between a man and his wife's father. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures, family relationships were central to social structure and daily life. The role of a father-in-law was significant, often involving the integration of families through marriage alliances. The father-in-law could be a figure of authority and respect, and familial ties were crucial for social and economic stability. 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.).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance father-in-lawOf uncertain affinity; a wife's father -- father in law. 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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