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The meaning of ἀμήτωρ

Understanding amḗtōr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

without mother. - motherless, i.e. of unknown maternity

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ἀμήτωρ

Phoneticam-ay'-tore
Transliterationamḗtōr
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

without mother. - motherless, i.e. of unknown maternity

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Hebrews 7:3

Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.

Word: ἀμήτωρ (amḗtōr)

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