The meaning of “πατρίς”
Understanding patrís reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(own) country. - a father-land, i.e. native town - (figuratively) heavenly home
πατρίς
(own) country. - a father-land, i.e. native town - (figuratively) heavenly home
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:57 | “And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.” Word: πατρίς (patrís) | |
| Mark 6:4 | “But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.” Word: πατρίς (patrís) | |
| Luke 4:24 | “And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.” Word: πατρίς (patrís) | |
| John 4:44 | “For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country.” Word: πατρίς (patrís) | |
| Hebrews 11:14 | “For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.” Word: πατρίς (patrís) |