Parentage in the Bible refers to the lineage, ancestry, and familial relationships that define an individual's identity and social standing. It is a significant theme throughout the Scriptures, reflecting both the biological and spiritual dimensions of family life.

Biblical Foundations of Parentage

The concept of parentage is rooted in the creation narrative. In Genesis, God establishes the family unit as the foundational social structure. Genesis 1:28 states, "God blessed them and said to them, 'Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it.'" This divine mandate underscores the importance of procreation and the continuation of the human race through family lines.

Genealogies and Lineage

Genealogies are a prominent feature in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage. The genealogies in Genesis, Chronicles, and the Gospels serve to trace the descent of key figures, such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, David, and ultimately Jesus Christ. These records affirm the fulfillment of God's promises through specific family lines. For instance, Matthew 1:1 begins, "This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham."

Spiritual Parentage

Beyond biological descent, the Bible also speaks of spiritual parentage. Believers are considered children of God through faith in Jesus Christ. John 1:12-13 declares, "But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—children born not of blood, nor of the desire or will of man, but born of God." This spiritual rebirth transcends earthly parentage and establishes a new identity in Christ.

Parental Roles and Responsibilities

The Bible outlines specific roles and responsibilities for parents. Ephesians 6:4 instructs, "Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." Parents are called to nurture, instruct, and guide their children in the ways of the Lord, ensuring that the knowledge of God is passed down through generations.

Honor and Obedience

Children are commanded to honor and obey their parents, as stated in Exodus 20:12 , "Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you." This commandment underscores the respect and reverence due to parents, reflecting the broader biblical principle of honoring authority.

Adoption and Inclusion

The Bible also addresses the concept of adoption, illustrating God's inclusive love. In the New Testament, adoption is used metaphorically to describe believers' inclusion into God's family. Romans 8:15 states, "For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, 'Abba! Father!'"

Conclusion

Parentage in the Bible encompasses both the physical and spiritual dimensions of family life, highlighting the significance of lineage, the responsibilities of parents, and the transformative power of being part of God's family. Through genealogies, commandments, and the metaphor of adoption, Scripture provides a comprehensive view of the role and importance of parentage in God's redemptive plan.(n.) Descent from parents or ancestors; the relation of a child to a parent; parents or ancestors considered with respect to their rank or character; extraction; birth; as, a man of noble parentage.4701. spora -- a sowing, by impl. seed
... seed NASB Word Usage seed (1). seed. From speiro; a sowing, ie (by implication)
parentage -- seed. see GREEK speiro. (sporas) -- 1 Occurrence. 4700, 4701. ...
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5042. teknogonia -- childbearing
... childbearing. From the same as teknogoneo; childbirth (parentage), ie (by implication)
maternity (the performance of maternal duties) -- childbearing. ...
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Daniel's Parentage.
... CHAPTER ONE. DANIEL'S PARENTAGE. Before Daniel was baptised his name was
Chikkha, but we will call him Daniel from the beginning ...
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Prologue: the Parentage and Birth of Marie Fran??oise Therese ...
... PROLOGUE: THE PARENTAGE & BIRTH OF MARIE FRAN??OISE TH??R??SE MARTIN. In the
month of September, 1843, a young man of twenty climbed ...
/.../therese/story of a soul/prologue the parentage & birth.htm

Man Born of Whatever Parentage is Sinful and Capable of Redemption ...
... Book II. Chapter 39 [XXIV.]"Man Born of Whatever Parentage is Sinful and
Capable of Redemption. He then says: "You conclude that ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 39 xxiv man born of.htm

Prologue: the Parentage and Birth of Marie Francoise Therese ...
... PROLOGUE: THE PARENTAGE & BIRTH OF MARIE FRANCOISE THERESE MARTIN. In the month
of September, 1843, a young man of twenty climbed the mountain of the Great St. ...
/.../martin/the story of a soul/prologue the parentage & birth.htm

Vile Ingratitude!
... was Abraham, whom he did choose, and their mother was Sarah whom he loved; yet when
he speaks of their natural estate, he compares their parentage to that ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 6 1860/vile ingratitude.htm

Messianic Claims Met by Attempt to Stone Jesus.
... [Seeing that he was distinguishing between his parentage and their parentage, they
reassert for themselves the fatherhood of Abraham, leaving him to find a ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/lxxx messianic claims met by.htm

The Doctrine of Jesus Christ.
... 1. HE HAD A HUMAN PARENTAGE. ... 1. THE SCRIPTURES DISTINCTLY TEACH THAT HE HAD A
HUMAN PARENTAGE: THAT HE WAS BORN OF A WOMAN"THE VIRGIN MARY. ...
/.../evans/the great doctrines of the bible/the doctrine of jesus christ.htm

Historical Criticism of Medi??val Amplifications.
... 1. Ephraim's Alleged Heathen Parentage."The heathen parentage assigned to Ephraim,
and consequently the whole narrative of his conversion to Christianity and ...
/.../v historical criticism of mediaeval amplifications.htm

Memoir of Sozomen.
... which has caused his name to be handed down to posterity, he draws aside the curtain
which would otherwise have concealed his origin and parentage, and makes ...
/.../sozomen/the ecclesiastical history of sozomenus/memoir of sozomen.htm

Canaan
... Jerusalem, Ezekiel tells us, had an Amorite as well as a Hittite parentage, and
Jacob declares that he had taken his heritage at Shechem out of the hand of the ...
/.../sayce/early israel and the surrounding nations/chapter ii canaan.htm

Parentage (1 Occurrence)
... the relation of a child to a parent; parents or ancestors considered with respect
to their rank or character; extraction; birth; as, a man of noble parentage. ...
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Nero
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. NERO. ne'-ro (Neron): I. NAME, PARENTAGE AND
EARLY II. AGRIPPINA'S ... I. Name, Parentage and Early Training. His ...
/n/nero.htm - 41k

Parents (27 Occurrences)

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John (154 Occurrences)
... SF Hunter. JOHN THE BAPTIST. (Ioanes): I. SOURCES II. PARENTAGE III. EARLY LIFE
IV. ... See VI, 2, below. II. Parentage. John was of priestly descent. ...
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Visit (97 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Acts 7:13 On their second visit Joseph made himself known to his brothers,
and Pharaoh was informed of Joseph's parentage. (WEY NAS RSV NIV). ...
/v/visit.htm - 36k

Lineage (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) Descent in a line from a common progenitor; progeny;
race; descending line of offspring or ascending line of parentage. Int. ...
/l/lineage.htm - 8k

Great (10383 Occurrences)
... 1. Parentage and Early Life: Alexander, of Macedon, commonly called "the Great"
(born 356 BC), was the son of Philip, king of Macedon, and of Olympias ...
/g/great.htm - 35k

Grand (1 Occurrence)
... 4. (superl.) Standing in the second or some more remote degree of parentage or descent;
-- generally used in composition; as, grandfather, grandson, grandchild ...
/g/grand.htm - 7k

Woman (4043 Occurrences)
... camp of Israel (Numbers 25:6-18). Both were of noble parentage (Numbers
25:14, 15). The majority of the people strongly resented ...
/w/woman.htm - 45k

Informed (39 Occurrences)
... (WBS). Acts 7:13 On their second visit Joseph made himself known to his brothers,
and Pharaoh was informed of Joseph's parentage. (WEY). ...
/i/informed.htm - 17k

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