The meaning of “πατήρ”
Understanding patḗr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a primary word father, parent. - a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
πατήρ
apparently a primary word father, parent. - a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:26 | “Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.” Word: πατήρ (patḗr) | |
| Romans 6:4 | “Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” Word: πατήρ (patḗr) | |
| Philippians 2:22 | “But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.” Word: πατήρ (patḗr) | |
| 2 Timothy 1:2 | “To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.” Word: πατήρ (patḗr) | |
| 1 Peter 1:3 | “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,” Word: πατήρ (patḗr) |