Introduction:
Thara is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogies of the Old Testament. He is recognized as an ancestor of Abraham, the patriarch of the Israelites. Thara is more commonly known by the name Terah in most English translations of the Bible. His account is primarily found in the Book of Genesis, where he is depicted as the father of Abram (later Abraham), Nahor, and Haran.

Biblical References:
Thara is mentioned in the genealogical records of the Bible, specifically in the context of the lineage leading to Abraham. In the Berean Standard Bible, Thara is referred to in the New Testament in the genealogy of Jesus Christ:

· Luke 3:34-35 : "the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,"

In the Old Testament, Thara is known as Terah, and his account is detailed in Genesis:

· Genesis 11:24-32 : This passage outlines the genealogy from Shem to Abram, highlighting Terah as the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. It also mentions Terah's journey from Ur of the Chaldeans to Haran, where he eventually died.

Historical and Cultural Context:
Thara (Terah) lived during a time when the Mesopotamian region was a hub of early civilization. Ur of the Chaldeans, where Terah's family originated, was a significant city in ancient Mesopotamia, known for its advanced culture and polytheistic religious practices. The move from Ur to Haran, as recorded in Genesis, reflects a significant transition in the biblical narrative, setting the stage for God's call to Abram to leave his father's household and journey to the land of Canaan.

Family and Legacy:
Thara's family is central to the biblical narrative, as his son Abram (Abraham) is a pivotal figure in the history of Israel and the unfolding of God's covenantal promises. Terah's other sons, Nahor and Haran, also play roles in the broader family lineage, with Nahor's descendants becoming part of the ancestral line of Rebekah, Isaac's wife, and Haran being the father of Lot, who accompanies Abram on part of his journey.

Theological Significance:
Thara's mention in the genealogy of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Luke underscores the continuity of God's redemptive plan through history. By tracing Jesus' lineage back to Abraham, the New Testament highlights the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham and his descendants. Thara, as an ancestor of Abraham, is thus part of the divine narrative that leads to the coming of the Messiah.

Conclusion:
While Thara's personal account is not extensively detailed in the Bible, his role as the father of Abraham places him in a significant position within the biblical genealogies. His life marks a transitional period in the biblical narrative, bridging the post-Flood generations with the patriarchal era that begins with Abraham.Thara

Terah the father of Abraham. (Luke 3:34)

THARA

tha'-ra, thar'-a (Thara): the King James Version; Greek form of "Terah" (thus, Luke 3:34 the Revised Version (British and American)).

2291. Thara -- Terah, the father of Abraham
... 2290, 2291. Thara. 2292 . ... Terah. Of Hebrew origin (Terach); Thara (ie Terach),
the father of Abraham -- Thara. see HEBREW Terach. (thara) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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Abraham, Whose Father was Thara, was Born in the one Thousand and ...
... The Sacred History Of Sulpitius Severus. Book I. Chapter V. Abraham, whose father
was Thara, was born in the one thousand and seventeenth year after? ...
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Life and Writings of Sulpitius Severus.
... Then Noah first of all erected an altar to God? Chapter V. Abraham, whose father
was Thara, was born in the one thousand and seventeenth year after? ...
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Thara (1 Occurrence)
...THARA. tha'-ra, thar'-a (Thara): the King James Version; Greek form of "Terah"
(thus, Luke 3:34 the Revised Version (British and American)). ...
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Nachor (2 Occurrences)
... Luke 3:34 Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the
son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor, (KJV ...
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Tarea (1 Occurrence)
... 9:41; Codex Vaticanus Theree; Codex Alexandrinus Tharee; Lucian, Tharaa; in 1
Chronicles 9:41, Codex Vaticanus Tharach; Codex Alexandrinus Thara; Lucian, Tharaa ...
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Tirhakah (2 Occurrences)
... ter-ha'-ka, tir-ha'-ka (tirhaqah; Codex Vaticanus in 2 Kings Thara; elsewhere and
in Codex Alexandrinus Tharaka; Josephus Tharsikes): 1. Name and Prenomen: The ...
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Tharalah (1 Occurrence)

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Terah (12 Occurrences)
... te'-ra (terach; Septuagint Tharra, or (with New Testament) Thara; on the name see
especially HDB, under the word): The son of Nahor and father of Abraham ...
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Thank-worthy (1 Occurrence)
Thank-worthy. Thankworthy, Thank-worthy. Thara . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(WBS). Thankworthy, Thank-worthy. Thara . Reference Bible.
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