Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πατριάρχης”
Understanding patriárchēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
patriarch. - a progenitor ("patriarch")
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πατριάρχης
Phoneticpat-ree-arkh'-ace
Transliterationpatriárchēs
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
patriarch. - a progenitor ("patriarch")
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 2:29 | “Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.” Word: πατριάρχης (patriárchēs) | |
| Acts 7:8 | “And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve patriarchs.” Word: πατριάρχης (patriárchēs) | |
| Acts 7:9 | “And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,” Word: πατριάρχης (patriárchēs) | |
| Hebrews 7:4 | “Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.” Word: πατριάρχης (patriárchēs) |