The meaning of “Ἀβραάμ”
Understanding Abraám reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (אַבְרָהָם) Abraham. - Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch
Ἀβραάμ
of Hebrew origin (אַבְרָהָם) Abraham. - Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 3:9 | “And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.” Word: Ἀβραάμ (Abraám) | |
| Luke 16:23 | “And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.” Word: Ἀβραάμ (Abraám) | |
| Acts 7:16 | “And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulchre that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem.” Word: Ἀβραάμ (Abraám) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:22 | “Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.” Word: Ἀβραάμ (Abraám) | |
| Hebrews 7:5 | “And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:” Word: Ἀβραάμ (Abraám) |