The meaning of “μήτηρ”
Understanding mḗtēr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a primary word mother. - a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
μήτηρ
apparently a primary word mother. - a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:50 | “For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. ” Word: μήτηρ (mḗtēr) | |
| Luke 7:12 | “Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.” Word: μήτηρ (mḗtēr) | |
| Acts 12:12 | “And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.” Word: μήτηρ (mḗtēr) | |
| Galatians 4:26 | “But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.” Word: μήτηρ (mḗtēr) | |
| 1 Timothy 5:2 | “The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.” Word: μήτηρ (mḗtēr) |