The meaning of “πατρῷος”
Understanding patrōios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of fathers. - paternal, i.e. hereditary
πατρῷος
of fathers. - paternal, i.e. hereditary
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 22:3 | “I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.” Word: πατρῷος (patrōios) | |
| Acts 24:14 | “But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:” Word: πατρῷος (patrōios) | |
| Acts 28:17 | “And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.” Word: πατρῷος (patrōios) |