πατήρ
patērNoun (Masculine)G3962
father
From: apparently a primary word;
Short Definition
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
Full Lexicon Entry
a father
1.prop.
aof the male parent
bof a forefather or ancestor (in cl. usually in pl.; Hom.)
2.Metaphorical
aof an author, originator, or archetype (= αἴτιος, ἀρχηγός, etc.; Pind., Plat.)
16.
bas a title of respect or honour, used of seniors, teachers and others in a position of responsible authority (
3.Of God (as in cl. of Zeus) as Father
aof created things
bof all sentient beings
withof men, esp. those in covenant relation with Him (freq in OT and later Jewish lit.; see Dalman, Words, 184ff.)
dof Christ (Dalman, Words, 190 ff.); (α) by our Lord himself
LXX Usage: chiefly and very frequently for אָב
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)
Morphology G:N-M
DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine
Occurrences
372 timesAppears 372 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
John
116
Matthew
56
Luke
48
Acts
34
Mark
18
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 1:3
- Acts 7:51
- John 15:8
- John 8:49
- Matthew 19:5
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